Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek advance at the US Open

Updated at: September 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM

The 2026 US Open is heating up as two of tennis's biggest stars, Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek, successfully navigated their second-round matches to reach the third round.

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After dominating the first set and losing a 5-3 lead in the second, the former champion regrouped to win 6-2, 5-7, 6-1.

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This victory milestone marked her 80th Grand Slam singles win, making her the second Japanese woman to achieve such a feat in the Open Era.

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Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek showed clinical form against Nadia Podoroska.

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The 2022 champion cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory in just over an hour, never once facing a break point.

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With their experience as former champions, Osaka and Swiatek continue to be the players to watch as the tournament progresses toward the final rounds.

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How did Naomi Osaka respond after losing the second set against Katerina Siniakova?

She immediately retired from the match.

She regrouped during a break and regained control in the final set.

She struggled to find her rhythm and lost the third set.

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She regrouped during a break and regained control in the final set.

What major milestone did Naomi Osaka reach with her victory?

She became the first woman to win ten US Open titles.

She became the second Japanese woman in the Open Era to record 80 Grand Slam singles wins.

She reached her 100th career Grand Slam win.

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She became the second Japanese woman in the Open Era to record 80 Grand Slam singles wins.

Which statement best describes Iga Swiatek's second-round performance?

She faced many break points but managed to save them all.

She needed three long sets to overcome her opponent.

She won in straight sets without facing a single break point.

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She won in straight sets without facing a single break point.

What connection is mentioned between Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek?

They are sisters who grew up playing together.

They have been doubles partners in the 2026 US Open.

They have trained together at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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They have trained together at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

How many times has Naomi Osaka reached the third round of the US Open in her 10 main-draw appearances?

All ten times.

Eight times.

Five times.

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Eight times.

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