Overview

• Osaka said her practice has been going well and described her form as very good in a New York press conference on Aug. 23.
• She expressed confidence about advancing beyond the third round at Grand Slams since returning to competition after childbirth.
• The two-time US Open champion and former world No. 1 is 27 years old entering this year’s tournament.
• She ended her coaching partnership with Patrick Mouratoglou in late July and is experimenting with Wiktorowski, who previously worked with top players.
• Osaka is seeded 23rd and is scheduled to face Belgium’s Greet Minnen on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. local time.