Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her 2026 US Open debut Monday night as she beat Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3).

Britain's Harriet Dart in action with Francesca Jones playing later Title contender Iga Swiatek beats Nadia Podoroska 6-3 6-2 Naomi Osaka regaining control after wobble against Katerina Siniakova Top seed Alexander Zverev and 2023 winner Coco Gauff feature in night session Paul Battison,

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz are the tennis stars playing in the third round of the US Open on Saturday. Follow along for live updates.

No. 13 seed Naomi Osaka is headed to the women's singles third round at the 2026 U.S. Open, where she'll face No. 23 seed Elise Mertens. The two will play in Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Osaka vs. Mertens match will air on ESPN2.

Naomi Osaka usually does not have a problem focusing on playing tennis and blocking out the crowd when she's on the court. Her first-round match at the U.S. Open became a notable exception. “There was a moment where there was people shouting and stuff,

Naomi Osaka rocking Thom Browne for her second round walk-on outfit and match kit. She continues to feature American designers for the US Open. And her entire player box is also wearing custom Thom Browne. pic.twitter.com/srFfnPMDup

Naomi Osaka's Allen Iverson tribute became one of the 2026 US Open's most memorable fashion statements when she arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 31. Her basketball-inspired look honored an athlete she considers a trailblazer while adding another chapter to her history of using fashion to express herself.

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Two-time champion Naomi Osaka overcame a flurry of mistakes to fight past Czech Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1, finding her mettle to reach the third round of the U.