Elena Rybakina, world number two, defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open round of 16. The Kazakh player demonstrated clear dominance over the Japanese throughout the entire match.
With this victory, Rybakina secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the American tournament. Her opponent in the next round will be Zheng Qinwen, who also advanced in the competition.
The result represents another important step in Rybakina's campaign toward the Grand Slam title.
