Coco Gauff Faces Naomi Osaka at US Open Fourth Round/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will meet Monday in a highly anticipated U.S. Open fourth-round match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, seeded No. 3, leads the head-to-head 3–2 against Osaka, the No. 23 seed. Both players are former U.S. Open champions, making this a marquee battle with a quarterfinal spot on the line.
Gauff vs. Osaka Quick Looks
- Match scheduled Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Gauff is No. 3 seed; Osaka is No. 23 seed
- Winner advances to 2025 U.S. Open quarterfinals
- Broadcast live on ESPN in the U.S.
- Likely start between 1:30–3 p.m. EDT, after Rublev vs. Auger-Aliassime
- Sixth career meeting; Gauff leads series 3–2
- Osaka beat 15-year-old Gauff at U.S. Open 2019 in straight sets
- Gauff owns two Grand Slam singles titles (2023 US Open, 2025 French Open)
- Osaka owns four Grand Slam singles titles, including two at the U.S. Open
- Both have won a combined three U.S. Open championships
Coco Gauff Faces Naomi Osaka at US Open Fourth Round
Deep Look
NEW YORK — A marquee clash is set for Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday as Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka meet in the fourth round of the 2025 U.S. Open. The matchup between two past champions promises to be one of the tournament’s most compelling showdowns so far.
Seeds and Stakes
Gauff, just 21 and already the No. 3 seed, continues her rise as one of the sport’s brightest stars. Osaka, seeded No. 23, is looking to reclaim her former dominance after returning to top-level form. With three combined U.S. Open titles between them, their meeting will determine who advances to this year’s quarterfinals.
When and Where
The match takes place inside the U.S. Open’s grandest venue, Arthur Ashe Stadium, as the second scheduled contest on Monday’s order of play. It will follow the men’s fourth-round match between Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime, which starts at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Depending on how long that match lasts, Gauff and Osaka could take the court anytime from 1:30 p.m. onward.
For fans in the U.S., ESPN is carrying live coverage of the Open. International viewers can find local broadcast partners through official U.S. Open listings.
Head-to-Head Rivalry
This will be the sixth professional meeting between the two stars. Osaka holds the most famous early victory in their rivalry — a straight-set win over a then-15-year-old Gauff at the 2019 U.S. Open, followed by a memorable display of sportsmanship when she consoled her younger opponent and invited her to address the crowd.
Since that moment, Gauff has turned the rivalry around, winning three of their next four matches. She currently leads the series 3–2, giving her a narrow edge heading into Monday’s clash.
Grand Slam Résumés
Both women arrive with significant major achievements.
- Naomi Osaka has captured four Grand Slam singles titles: two at the U.S. Open (2018, 2020) and two at the Australian Open (2019, 2021). Known for her powerful baseline game and composure in big moments, Osaka is still considered one of the most dangerous hard-court players in the world.
- Coco Gauff already owns two Grand Slam singles titles — the 2023 U.S. Open and the 2025 French Open — along with one doubles major. Working with a new coach to fine-tune her serve, Gauff continues to grow her all-court game while balancing her explosive athleticism with tactical maturity.
What’s at Stake
For Gauff, a win would bring her back into the quarterfinals of the event she won just two years ago, solidifying her as one of the sport’s elite in 2025. For Osaka, the match represents a chance to prove that she remains capable of reclaiming a Grand Slam crown after years of inconsistency.
Either way, Monday’s matchup represents the perfect blend of past, present, and future in women’s tennis — a duel between two champions who have already left their mark on the U.S. Open, with plenty more history still to be written.
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