"Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open semifinals on Wednesday with a 6-4 7-6(3) win over Karolina Muchova, as the four-time Grand Slam champion delivered a battling display to underline her resurgence on the sport's biggest stage. Four years after winning the last of her four major titles, the Japanese 23rd seed, who returned last season after a lengthy maternity break, stretched her unbeaten streak in major quarterfinals to 5-0 and booked a clash with Amanda Anisimova on Friday."
"It means so much. I'm surprised I'm not crying, said Osaka, who only two years ago was watching the semifinals from the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium. I was sitting up there watching and hoping I would have an opportunity to play on this court again, so my dreams are coming true There's been so much hard work you guys haven't seen. I'm just grateful to my team. Hopefully, you guys will come and watch my next round."
Naomi Osaka defeated Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-6(3) to reach the US Open semifinals, marking her first semifinal appearance since 2020. The 23rd-seeded four-time major champion returned last season after a maternity break and extended her unbeaten streak in major quarterfinals to 5-0. Muchova, who endured over 10 hours on court in earlier rounds, required treatment for a left-leg issue and played with heavy thigh strapping, yet pushed Osaka to a tiebreak. Osaka praised Muchova's quality and credited her team's hard work. Amanda Anisimova advanced to face Osaka after reversing a previous loss to Iga Swiatek.
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