New York – Two years ago, Naomi Osaka Arthur ash sitting in a stand at the Stadium and saw Coco goff US Open Final with a win Karolina Muchova,

For Osaka, it was a clear reminder where she was – and where she was in the moment.

He was removed from his final title in the tournament for three years, and Just two months after giving birth to your daughter, Shai. Being a spectator, reminded him that when the light was the most bright, how was it to play in front of 24,000 people. She could not wait to get out of there again.

She did not formally return to practice, but Osaka could see herself out of there, playing against top players, deep in the slam.

A few weeks later, she returned to the practice court, which was more inspired than ever.

On Monday, Osaka again returned to Arthur Ash Stadium. But this time, she was facing Gauf, which was now two -time major champions and number 3 seeds of the tournament, in the fourth round, as the ability was seen by the crowd.

It should have been to watch a match between former US Open Champion and two biggest stars of the game, but there was a little drama in the match. Osaka, 27, The biggest, and perhaps the most impressive, won His return with a win of 6-3 in 64 minutes in 64 minutes to proceed to his first major quarter-finals since 2021.

It meant everything.

Osaka later said in court moments, “I am a little sensitive and I don’t want to cry, but honestly, I enjoyed it a lot here.” “I was telling everyone, literally I was in a stand after two months of giving birth to my daughter, looking at Coco. I really wanted a chance to come out and play. It’s my favorite court in the world, and it means to come back here for me.”

six years agoAlmost the day, Osaka and Goff played for the first time.

The Osaka reign was the champion and world number 1, and Goff was a 15 -year -old prodigy that thrilled the world with his adventurous run in the fourth round in the first Wimbledon. It was also billed as an one-way event on Ash between two emerging stars.

But Osaka dominated 6-3, 6–0 in the third round match, and it could be largely forgetful. But as the goff cried in court, Osaka consoled him and asked him to interview post-match-usually for the winner-with him. Osaka then praised Gauf and her parents in a beautiful moment of sportsmanship. Both players are internal connected, even their careers clearly went on different paths.

Osaka finally lost in the next round in New York, but she went to win the title again next year, in addition to her second Australian Open title in the beginning of 2021 season. She topped the tennis world and was the most prominent and recognizable person in women’s tennis clear successor to Serena Williams’ throne.

What happened next is well documented. He announced Ahead of his second round matchHe left Wimbledon. At the Tokyo Olympics and the US Open, she lost in the third round. After the early exit in New York, she told reporters that she was considering taking a break from the game.

“I think it seems to me recently, like, when I win, I am not happy,” Osaka explained. “I feel like a relief. And then when I lose, I feel very sad. I don’t think it’s normal.”

Osaka returned to the 2022 season, but lost in the third round at the Australian Open, and then did not win another big match. He declared his pregnancy 2023 A few days before the start of the Australian Open and many people wondered if he would ever play again.

Meanwhile, through Osaka’s struggle and maternity leave, Goff continued to climb the ranking. She reached her first major final in 2022 French Open and 2023 won its first slam title at US OpenTwo days later, Osaka saw her from the crowd. In this summer, Goff won its second major title at the French Open.

Inspired by At a high level, she saw the rest of the Goff and the rest of the US Open players, and wanted to win for her daughter, Osaka had high expectations for her return in 2024.

But she did not see immediate results, which she was expecting. While it was the brightness of its old form-especially during a second round of struggle Ega swetec In the French Open of last year – she struggled against the best players, and in the most important moments. She failed to proceed in the second round in one major in 2024.

Disappointed since his year, He fired his coach, Vim FishtAt the end of the season and Patrick was brought to Morrtoglu, which is known for its long -term partnership with Williams. They had some decent results-including the presence of the third round in the Australian Open and Wimbledon, as well as 125-level titles and a runner-up finish in Auckland, as well as a runner-up finish in the Ouckland-at the same time. But both of them participated in July,

Since then, Osaka began working with Tomasz Victorowski, who had coached sweatek in several major titles earlier. ,

Last month, at the Canadian Open-his first tournament simultaneously won the impressive victory one after the other and reached its first 1000-level final since 2022. In his second round match in Montreal Lidmila SamsanovaHe saved two match points and forced one judge. He has since called it a significant turn for his approach and self-confidence.

After defeating Gauf, Osaka said on Monday, “Since then I have started anything possible.” “You just have to make your best (and) a smile on your face.”

Osaka lost in three sets Victoria mboco In the finals, but after giving birth, she reached a slam in New York for the first time. She was clearly feeling confident and provoked at her speed – and was happy about her partnership with Wicktorovsky.

“I am working with a new coach,” said Osaka at the beginning of the US Open. “He is really great. He is just an incredibly helpful. He is cut to follow, and he makes me feel that he is a encyclopedia of tennis, so it is good to be like someone in your corner.”

Osaka has always said that the US Open is her favorite tournament. Before he wins his first big title – against his childhood hero Williams in a controversial and dramatic final – he was a young child, watching the tournament on television and participating as a fan, dreaming a day. When she represents Japan, many years of her childhood were spent in New York and the mob often gives her hometown treatment.

The tour is a separate place, with ranking with new faces, and Osaka is a separate person who is in addition to entrepreneurial interests, with additional responsibility of being a parent, during his title runs in 2018 and 2020. But his goals on tennis court are the same.

And now, it seems, despite all the changes, he is in a position to regain them.

Throughout the tournament, Osaka is resurgence and like a player who once had so easily dominated the Hard Court in Queens. He has fallen to just one set – number 15 seeds Daria kasatkina In the third round – but otherwise in strong control. Against Gauf, who has been inside Challenging process to overhaul his service pace in real timeOsaka resolved her movement, strong service and from the beginning. He won 32 out of 38, he changed all his four brake points and according to the WTA, won 16 out of 24 rallies, which went to five or more shots.

When it was over, she remained mostly, with a wide smile on her face, because her team and family members in his box jumped up and down, enthusiastically exchanged the throat and high fives.

Gauf, who broke in the initial game, had five double defects in the outing, which included a single one to seal the set. The 21 -year -old also had 33 unexpected errors.

“It’s disappointing,” Goff said after the match. “To ensure that it was not the level I wanted to bring, but it’s a step in the right direction that I think, and I think emotionally how much this week was, I think I have just stepped up today, and I was probably a little empty. He forced me to earn every issue today.”

At other points of his career, Osaka was unable to hide his frustration in court and sometimes began to be uprooted under pressure. But on Monday, and in his entire run in New York, Osaka looked largely ineffective, showing tremendous courtesy and positivity. He admitted that his shift was deliberately in Demanor and Body Language, and indicates where he is mentally mentally.

“The main (talk) for me I want to take away from this tournament, just smiling and having fun,” said Osaka. “After going to this match, I just wanted to be grateful. Yes, I mean, he is one of the best players in the world. For me, honestly, I enjoy playing against the best players. I love the most when they love amazing shots or they hit the ack, because you know that they won the tournament.”

On Wednesday, Osaka will take number 11 Seed to Muchova in the quarter -finals. She is traveling a long way because she saw Muchova playing in the semi -finals two years ago, but also where she always believed that she would be again. Osaka, who on Monday called Muchova “one of the most talented tennis players”, knows that it would be a challenge. He has played twice since Osaka’s return, dividing the series. Osaka won its last meeting in three sets at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Osaka is undefeated in the major quarterfinals during her career, but she was not putting much pressure on herself. After the US Open, it is expected to return to the top 20 for the first time since 2022, whether it is excited for this occasion, whether it is on Wednesday or beyond.

“I really feel relaxed,” Osaka told reporters. “I don’t feel stress at all. I think for me, I just wanted to do a better year than last year, and I had already done it in Montreal. For me, whatever happens that the rest of this tournament, the rest of the Asia, I am just trying to become a better tennis player and learn from every match that I play.”

Jannik Sinner illuminated Alexander Bublike to book its place in the US Open quarterfinals. (AP)

Jannik Cinner, World No. 1, a major 6–1, 6-1, 6-1 in the US Open Quarter Finals won the Alexander Bublight, Kazakh, who had harassed the expectations by adopting a late night route for the match.The match lasted for only 1 hour and 21 minutes, this year so far the second fastest competition in men’s singles. After the defeat, Bublikes got 23rd seeds, reading a comment reading “AI” on the Instagram post of the US Open, which announced the victory of Sinner.This season, Bublight is only one of the two players to defeat the sinner, but the 24 -year -old Italian ensured that this time no one would be disturbed in New York.“We have fought hard this year, but we really know each other’s game,” Sinner said.

Alexander Bublike called Jannik Sinner ‘AI’ after a loss of 1-6, 1-6, 1-6 in the 2025 US Open. (Instagram)

He has already claimed the Australian Open and Wimbledon title this year. “He finished a tough match, five sets, late in the third round, and he did not serve normally. Overall I am very happy.”With this victory, Sinner extended its hard-court Grand Slam winning streak to 25 matches, converting eight out of 17 opportunities. Prior to the match, Bublike won all 55 of all its service games in the tournament, in which he challenged. He insisted on serving quickly, but after finishing his previous match around 1:15 pm local time, he appeared unresolved.The synergy reaction began with a break in the first game, aided by the manual groundstroke and a dual mistake at the break point. From there, the athleticism of the sinner neutralized the bucket’s dropshots and creative service, while their tireless base power kept the pressure high.

Jannik Sinner dropped only three games in his victory against Alexander Bublike at the US Open. (Image: x)

Bubliel fought a fight to stay in it, even managing a smile and a mild exchange, a light exchange with the sinner on the net after the defeat, said, “You are very good, it’s crazy.” I am not bad, but what …. ”A bright moment for the child came when he avoided the fastest loss of the tournament, to save three brake points for 4–1 in the final set and prolonged a little action from 1 hour 20 minutes-when the check 21st seed Tomas Mack defeated the Luka Nardi of Italy in the first round.Sinner continued his discovery of another title run, as he was facing 10th seed Lorenzo Musetty in the All-Italian quarter-finals.

New Delhi: Jitesh Sharma A small town boy has all the symptoms.In Maharashtra, in his hometown Amravati, he and his childhood friends still visit the old tea shop to enjoy ‘cutting’ (tea). He still rotates on his bike on the streets, where he is still Jitesh. Jitesh Sharma is not the India cricketer. And, recently, Jitesh is not IPL Winner.“I am anti-social. I only open with those who are close to me. This is my nature. That is the hota of the small-town ladko, Sham Meen which is 4-5 dosts of the sub-tafri ko hai bet hiath jata (the way it is with me, which is with me.”It was the same group of friends with whom he wanted to clean the National Defense Academy (NDA) examination, and the group came to know about the law of a Maharashtra government, where you would earn 25 additional marks representing your state, and for those additional marks, he started playing cricket.In that attempt, Jitesh, who did not have a coach, took the YouTube video of Adam Gilchrist and Sourav Ganguly. At the age of 29, he made his India debut at the Hangzo Asian Games. After some outing, he fell, but never gave up, because he believes in Destiny and dreams.

Jeetesh bounced back into style, played an important role in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) title-winner season, but it was not a run that grabbed the selectors’ eyes, batting at 6 and 7, he had 176.35 strike rates. Asia Cup At the age of 31.Jitesh Sharma’s cricketing journey is non -Achuk as his batting style.But he disagrees.He says, “In my luck.Jitesh credited his childhood friends, his former farewell captain Fazal, his mentor Dinesh Karthik, who made him his private project during the IPL, and a former TOI journalist who died during Kovid -19.“I became lucky at every stage of my career. Whether that Ruchir Bhai always gives me confidence through texts and calls or now DK brother, who saw something in me that no one has ever seen. I just was lucky in my career, “he reflects.

Virat Kohli (L) and Dinesh Karthik (R) on Instagram with Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma (C).

The specialty of other small towns that takes Jitesh appears. In the early IPL 2025, he told himself that he would have a photo carrying an IPL trophy with Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik. He later shared a post on his Instagram, where he wrote, “Power of Manifestation – on the left with Virat Bhai, holding the IPL Trophy and DK Anna on the right.”“When I joined the RCB team in March, I was asked to reveal something for myself or the team, and this is what I wrote. It was very happy to see this!”Jitesh’s introverted nature attracted the attention of Virat Kohli. Kohli, while mentioning this during the IPL, said that Jitesh’s personality made him curious. “A man who is really funny, but not opened with me is Jitesh. I would really like to see that fun, raw side. Because I can see it in his eyes that he has found a mischief about him,” Kohli said.Jitesh acknowledged his small town values ​​that he was forced to leave Virat Kohli alone and only had a meaningful conversation with legend during the IPL.

Bengaluru: Jitesh Sharma of Royal Challengers Bangalore during a practice session before the IPL 2025 tournament at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

“Again I come from a small town where you give great respect to your superiors. You don’t infiltrate their personal location,” they explain.“My liye unse baat karni hi badi baat hai.“I used to talk to him only about cricket. I kept my distance out of honor. I only wanted to have a meaningful conversation with him,” he says.Stent with RCB proved to be a significant turn in Jitesh’s career. In Dinesh Karthik, he found an elder brother, and someone he is ready to follow till the end of the world.

What someone saw in me today, the US person has given me and my dekha. All the people darken my meaning but U.S.

Jitesh Sharma

He also gets emotional while talking about Dinesh Karthik.“What someone saw my Anj Aj Tak Nahi, the US man has done me and my dekha. Everybody looked at my meaning, but the man saw me my quality (what someone had ever seen inside me, that person had seen within me. Everyone else had sought flaws in me, but that man saw my strength).“People used to tell me what I am missing, but they worked on my strength and assured me more about my game. It has made a lot of difference. I felt that it is my duty to give 100 percent because of the way they have believed in me. She is like an elder brother for me. I have found that the elder brother has been late in my life, but I am happy that I did it. I follow their instructions without any question, “they say.Jitesh believes in Naseeb (fate). He found in his cricketing statue Suryakumar Yadav It is too late in his cricket career. Surya, who is now the captain of India’s T20I team, became a teacher (teacher) of Jitesh. Inspired by Surya’s visit, he started copying his shots and finally played the famous Supla shot (associated with Surya) with Kyle Jaimisson in the IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium packed with 10 balls, which finally proved to be important as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs.

File photo of India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) and Jitesh Sharma (R) during the second T20 cricket match between South Africa and India at the Kingsmade Cricket Stadium in South Africa and South Africa. (AP/PTI)

“Surya Bhai is an inspiration for so many people. He made his international debut at the age of 31. It gives great hope for all late blooming. He is one of the best T20I batsmen in the world. He can manipulate the field, he can tear up any bowling attack.“Wu is the fund of Talent, Mai Any to Try Kurta Rehta Hoon, trying to do a copy carne Karta Hoon (he is a store of talent; I keep trying to learn from him and often try to follow him). I used to copy him a lot. But now I have started executing shots as well. Ek Supla Aaya IPL in the final (I managed to hit a Surya specially in the IPL final), “he says.Jitesh was also praised by Captain Suryakumar Yadav during the announcement of the Asia Cup squad.“We talked a lot about it. How to go about it. We said to think about moving forward, follow your journey. Follow your journey. The way he performed in IPL and domestic tournaments is a completely different cricketer post. He really did well, earned his place again,” Suryakumar shared.Jitesh understands his role because the finisher is a two-edged sword and is an ideal Hindi catchfray for his job-“Chale toh Chand Tak Nahi Toh Sham Tak.”“As a finisher, you have to understand that there will be more bad days than good days. You can only try to win the game for your team. No one can guarantee that you can finish the match for your team. Even the winning percentage of the world’s best finisher is very low.“This is about giving the best to the team. When you think about your team and your peers, it reduces the pressure on you. You feel more inspired, “he says.

Jitesh Sharma started his India at Hangzo Asian Games. (Instagram)

The thing that excited Jitesh about joining the Indian Army was Team Work, and he tries to keep the valuable lesson he learned in his cricket.“When you think only about your own performance, you play under pressure. But when you put the team first, you see it as a responsibility, and then you start taking better decisions automatically,” he said.Jitesh says that he does not believe in expressing his feelings. He only wants to keep his batting, enjoy batting, and overall he wants to grow as a cricketer.“I have learned from my previous mistakes that you should never express your feelings. One should keep your feelings and feelings inside,” they say.Jitesh may have become an IPL star, an Indian player, but his heart is still in Amravati.He is just another small town boy who dont gloves and tries to finish the game with the bat.