Emotional Aftermath of Defeat

Coco Gauff openly shared her struggle with emotions following her U.S. Open loss to Naomi Osaka, revealing that she "kind of broke down" when speaking to her team after the match. The young star faced a tough defeat, falling to Osaka in straight sets, 3-6, 2-6, in the fourth round.

Finding Positives Amid Disappointment

Despite her disappointment, Gauff aimed to focus on the positives. "I think that trying to be more positive is key. I was really upset after the match," she admitted. "Talking to my team helped me see the silver linings. If I had maintained my performance from Cincinnati, I wouldn’t have even made it past the first round."

A Journey of Improvement

Gauff acknowledged that her serve improved significantly throughout the tournament. "I feel like now I just have to get everything to work together. I went into this tournament knowing it would be tough, and while I had confidence from my previous match, losing today feels more disappointing than if I had exited earlier."

A Roller Coaster Experience

The 2025 U.S. Open has been a whirlwind for Gauff. She initially struggled with her serve but managed a strong performance against No. 28 Magdalena Frech in the prior round. Despite her emotional roller coaster, including tears during her second round clash against Donna Vekic, Gauff pressed on to secure her victory.

Looking Ahead

Reflecting on her performance against Osaka, Gauff said, "For sure it was not the level I wanted to bring, but it's a step in the right direction. Today, I think I stepped onto the court feeling a bit empty. She forced me to earn every point out there." Meanwhile, Osaka has advanced to face Karolína Muchová in the quarterfinals, marking another step forward in her own tournament journey.