Defending Champ Naomi Osaka, 21, Defeats Coco Gauff, 15, in U.S. Open Showdown

Two tennis prodigies faced off in a tournament for the first time in a historic match.
Naomi Osaka defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-0 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium during the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday evening.
“I just want to say, ‘You guys raised an amazing player. I remember seeing you guys training in the same place. I think Coco you’re amazing,’ ” Osaka tearfully said to Gauff’s parents in the stands.
Osaka’s stardom rose after defeating Serena