• In a match marred by arguments between Serena Williams and the chair umpire, Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles champion, winning the U.S. Open, 6-2, 6-4.
Osaka wins U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka served out the U.S. Open title in emphatic fashion, winning 6-2, 6-4 on a 114 m.p.h. serve out wide on her second championship point that Williams could not wrangle back into her court with her backhand.
Osaka covered her eyes with her visor as she walked to the net in disbelief, and the two embraced at the net.