Qualifier Talia Gibson pulls off major upset over Naomi Osaka at the Miami Open

The 2026 Miami Open witnessed a stunning upset as 21-year-old Australian qualifier Talia Gibson defeated the 16th-seeded Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 7–5, 6–4.

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Conversely, the match highlighted a difficult period for Naomi Osaka.

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Following the loss, the four-time Grand Slam champion candidly addressed the emotional and professional challenges of balancing elite tennis with motherhood.

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While Osaka plans to compete in a limited clay-court season, including the French Open, all eyes are now on the rising Gibson as she prepares for her next challenge against teenager Iva Jovic in the third round of the Miami Open.

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What was the final score of the match between Gibson and Osaka?

6–4, 7–5

7–5, 6–2

7–5, 6–4

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7–5, 6–4

How many top-20 players has Gibson defeated in the last three weeks?

Four

Six

Two

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Four

What primary challenge did Naomi Osaka discuss after her defeat?

An injury to her shoulder

The difficulty of balancing professional tennis with motherhood

The poor court surface in Miami

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The difficulty of balancing professional tennis with motherhood

Where is Talia Gibson projected to be ranked after her recent performance?

Outside the top 100

Top 20

Toward the top 60

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Toward the top 60

Who will Talia Gibson face in the third round of the Miami Open?

Clara Tauson

Iva Jovic

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Iva Jovic

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