Naomi Osaka def. Elise Mertens
6-3 3-6 7-5
Naomi Osaka defeated Elise Mertens 6-3 3-6 7-5 in the 2026 US Open third round on hard courts on September 5, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Naomi Osaka | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | BEL |
| Birth date | Oct 16, 1997 | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 180 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,846 | 2,165 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,054 | 1,907 |
| Current career W-L | 251–135 | 320–205 |
| Current career earnings | $26,612,806 | $20,298,565 |
Path
Naomi Osaka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katerina Siniakova | 6-2 5-7 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 2026 | R64 |
| Anastasia Zakharova | 7-6(6) 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2026 | R128 |
Naomi Osaka's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Elise Mertens's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Timofeeva | 6-2 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 2026 | R64 |
| Kaitlin Quevedo | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2026 | R128 |