Naomi Osaka showcased her resilience in a gripping three-set battle against Elise Mertens, securing a place in the fourth round of the US Open with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. Osaka, donning a stylish 'business-chic' outfit, combined her fashion sense with a powerful performance on Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Osaka started strong, taking an early lead in the first set, thanks to her impressive serving. However, Mertens fought back in the second set, leveling the match and pushing the contest to a decisive third set. Despite facing frustration and unforced errors, Osaka regained her composure after a brief medical timeout, ultimately sealing her victory with a powerful ace.

In her post-match remarks, Osaka expressed gratitude towards the crowd and acknowledged her surprise at winning, stating, "Honestly, I can't believe I won this match. Thank you so much, but honestly, I'm shocked I won."

Meanwhile, in another thrilling encounter on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Iva Jovic triumphed over good friend Alexandra Eala in a hard-fought match that lasted over three hours, finishing with a score of 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. The two players, who had previously enjoyed a light-hearted doubles match together, put their friendship on hold for this intense showdown.

Jovic initially took the first set, but Eala responded strongly, forcing a decider. The final set saw dramatic momentum shifts; Jovic overcame a 4-2 deficit to clinch the win, enhancing her head-to-head record against Eala to 3-0.

That felt like a marathon. I felt like I lost my sanity five times over to win that match,