Naomi Osaka Exits US Open in Second Round After Loss to Karolina Muchova

in a surprising turn of events at the US Open former Champion Naomi Osaka was ousted in the second round by kolina muchova losing 6 to3 7 to6 Naomi Osaka stated I struggled with my form particularly on my forehand as I tried to push the match to a deciding set after missing multiple Four Hands late in the second set Osaka's frustration boiled over she slamed her racket onto the court a rare display of emotion for the usually composed player Naomi Osaka added I tried to fight back in the second set but I just couldn't find my rhythm it's tough but I know what I need to work on despite the early exit Osaka remains optimistic about her return to tennis with her talent and experience there's little doubt she will bounce back stronger in the future karolina muchova celebrated her Victory fist pumping towards her box with a smile on her face the US Open moves on without one of its past champions but Osaka's journey to reclaim her place at the continues