Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, two-time US Open champion, was eliminated late last night in the second round of the tournament in New York, after losing to Czech Karolina Muhova 6:3, 7:6.
In an incredible way, the former number one player in the world lost the second set, as she had 5:4 on her serve when leading 40:0 - three tied set-balls, but she was unable to realize them.
The two-time US Open and Australian Open champion abruptly ended her season in September 2022 to treat physical and mental health problems before giving birth to her daughter Shai in July 2023. This year, she was knocked out in the second round of Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
In the men's competition, with the sensational elimination of Karlos Alkaras, Danil Medvedev advanced to the 3rd round early this morning, defeating the Hungarian Fabijan Marožan with the maximum score - 6:3, 6:2, 7:6 and is now preparing for a clash with the Italian Fabia By Koboli in the 3rd round.
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