Naomi Osaka, of Japan, right, shakes hands with Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, after winning their first round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open, Day 2 Women's Singles Wrap: Osaka Marches Into The Second Round In Style; Swiatek Wins - In Pics
The top-seeded Iga Swiatek endured a fierce challenge from Kamilla Rakhimova in her opening-round match, winning in a close contest, 6-4, 7-6 (6). The 2022 champion was in danger of going to a third set and found herself down 6-3 in the tiebreaker, but she took the last five points to win the match. On the other hand, Naomi Osaka also had a special moment for her as she won her match against Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets at the US Open. This was Osaka's first victory over a top-10 player in over four years, and it was especially celebratory considering that she was dealing with mental health issues and recently returned from maternity break.
US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka, of Japan, right, shakes hands with Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia
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US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka reacts after defeating Jelena Ostapenko during the first round of the U.S. Open
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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts after defeating Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Jelena Ostapenko returns a shot to Naomi Osaka
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Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, returns a shot to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka serves to Jelena Ostapenko
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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, serves to Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Jelena Ostapenko returns a shot to Naomi Osaka during the first round of the U.S. Open
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Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, returns a shot to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Iga Swiatek waves to fans after defeating Kamilla Rakhimova
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, waves to fans after defeating Kamilla Rakhimova, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Iga Swiatek returns a shot to Kamilla Rakhimova
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot to Kamilla Rakhimova, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Kamilla Rakhimova returns a shot to Iga Swiatek
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Kamilla Rakhimova, returns a shot to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Iga Swiatek serves to Kamilla Rakhimova during the first round of the U.S. Open
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, serves to Kamilla Rakhimova, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Kamilla Rakhimova returns a shot to Iga Swiatek during the first round of the U.S. Open
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Kamilla Rakhimova, returns a shot to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
