Coco Gauff storms off after Naomi Osaka upset at US Open after besties vibes

Every media outlet, and Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka themselves, were all touting the feel-good vibes of their US Open showdown.

Then, reality set in as the No. 3 seed American was upset in straight sets by the Labubu-loving two-time US Open champion, 6-3, 6-2.

Gauff, the 2023 US Open winner, couldn't get off the court fast enough after the world's shortest hug at the net.

In only 41 seconds, Gauff, 21, said, "Good match," gave Osaka, 27, a hug, shook the chair umpire's hand, and was out of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Naomi Osaka’s biggest win since⁉️

The two-time champion takes out world No.3 Gauff in straight sets, 6-3 6-2! pic.twitter.com/UoOOeywLD5
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2025

And this is obviously not a big deal at all if it hadn't been both of them touting their close bond before the match, with the US Open too, sharing the clip from six years ago when Gauff was in tears beating Osaka in the 2019 US Open.

Naomi Osaka beat Coco Gauff 6-3 6-0 at the 2019 US Open, back when Coco was 15 and making her Ashe debut.

Coco was left in tears, and Naomi told her she did amazing, offering her to do the on-court interview alongside her.

Six years on, they meet again ❤️pic.twitter.com/UzaOXpcHFp
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) August 30, 2025

It's a great redemption moment for Osaka, who has been open about her mental health struggles after early success winning four Grand Slam titles, with two Australian Open victories along with the two US Open ones.

Gauff has still had a fantastic 2025 campaign, having one her second major this year at Roland Garros for the French Open crown.

Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff — Sep 1, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) (right) after beating Coco Gauff (USA) (left) on day nine of the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

And obviously it was nothing personal today, just frustration to lose early in at the American "home" major.

Now, the Labubu good-luck charms live on to see another round!

UPDATE: Osaka had a sweet message for Gauff after the win.

“I look up to her," Osaka said in her on-court, post-match interview. "The way she conducts herself is really special. To be such an amazing role model at such a young age, it’s a gift. I have all the respect in the world for her."

Naomi has all the respect for Coco 💙 pic.twitter.com/LPoHnvaoIt
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2025

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