Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Four-times major champion Naomi Osaka powered into the U.S. Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 win over 15th seed Daria Kasatkina to continue her best Grand Slam run since 2021.

Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, turning her third-round clash into a showcase of power and composure.

The Japanese player dominated early, absorbed a brief second-set wobble, and closed out the win to set up a fourth-round showdown with American third seed Coco Gauff.

"Honestly, I was trying to tell myself to stay calm. I was so shaky today but I'm glad that it was an entertaining match," Osaka said.

"Whenever I come here it feels like home and you guys are very involved and I feel grateful, thank you."...