Osaka Reaches Third Round
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Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeats Czech player Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 at the 2026 US Open. She recovers after losing a 5-3 lead and advances in another basketball-inspired outfit.
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