Naomi Osaka Falls Short in US Open Second Round, Faces Setback in Grand Slam Comeback

Naomi oaka falls short and US Open second round faces setback and Grand Slam comeback the wait for Naomi oaka to make it past the second round of a grand slam continues the former world number one who has been candid about her struggles returning to top form after giving birth in 2023 faced a tough challenge at the US Open Osaka was defeated in straight sets by kolina muchova at the Arthur Ash Stadium despite a valiant effort including a 4 to2 lead in the second set tie break the Japanese star succumbed to a 6 to3 7 to6 loss A crucial double fault in that tie break handed machova the opening she needed to close out the match after the match Osaka admitted that each loss takes a toll on her saying my heart dies every time I lose yet she also expressed pride in her performance especially considering her recent return to regular comp