Naomi Osaka storms into US Open semifinals with ruthless tennis—and a clear message beyond the baseline
Naomi Osaka powered into the US Open semifinals, beating Karolina Muchova with crisp, clinical tennis and a calm that’s been missing in recent years. It’s her first Grand Slam semifinal since winning the 2021 Australian Open. On her favorite court, Arthur Ashe Stadium, she paired on-court dominance with an off-court statement—sticking to a purple Nike kit out of superstition during her winning run.