"Naomi Osaka expresses shock without tears upon qualifying for the US Open semifinals"

Naomi Osaka Secures US Open Semifinals Spot After Emotional Comeback

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has made a triumphant return to the sport after motherhood, securing a place in the US Open 2025 women's singles semifinals. The quarterfinal match against Karolina Muchova on September 3, 2025, ended in a 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) victory for Osaka.

This marks Osaka's first Grand Slam quarterfinal since her win at the 2021 Australian Open. The Japanese-Haitian athlete took a 14-month break from tennis, announcing it in July 2023, shortly before becoming a mother.

Osaka expressed her emotions after the quarterfinal win, stating, "It means so much. I'm surprised I'm not crying." She also shared that her participation in the semifinals felt like a dream coming true.

If Osaka manages to win her next match, she will become the first player to reach a Grand Slam final after becoming a mother since Victoria Azarenka at the 2020 US Open. Her potential opponent in the final would be Aryna Sabalenka, depending on the outcome of her semifinal match against Amanda Anisimova.

Anisimova advanced to the semifinals by defeating second seed Iga Swiatek with a score of 6-4, 6-3. The semifinal match for Osaka will be against Anisimova, a promising young talent in women's tennis.

Osaka acknowledged the hard work behind her comeback, thanking her team for their support. She also expressed hope that spectators would attend her next match in the semifinals.

As the US Open 2025 continues, fans and tennis enthusiasts eagerly await to see if Osaka can make history and reach the final as a new mother.

"Naomi Osaka expresses shock without tears upon qualifying for the US Open semifinals"