{
  "id": 5891514,
  "title": "‘I’m literally shocked I won!’ Osaka survives another US Open scare to reach last 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/im-literally-shocked-i-won-osaka-survives-another-us-open-scare-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:46:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/06/im-literally-shocked-i-won-osaka-survives-another-us-open-scare-to-reach-last-16/234114"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, September 6 - Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka overcame an erratic performance to defeat Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 and advance to the fourth round of the US Open. The 13th seed struggled with 41 unforced errors, particularly with her backhand, failing to capitalize on a strong first set. After a brief exchange of breaks in the second set, Mertens broke Osaka's serve to take a 5-3 lead. Osaka then gifted Mertens two break points with a double fault and a backhand into the net. In the third set, Mertens broke Osaka's serve again, leading 3-2, thanks to additional backhand errors from the Japanese player. Osaka was visibly frustrated, berating herself and exchanging heated words with her team. She took a medical timeout to address issues with her left calf and ankle. After regaining her composure, Osaka broke Mertens' serve at love for a 4-4 tie, saving a break point in the next game for a 5-4 advantage. Mertens fought back, saving a match point and two more in the final game before Osaka claimed the victory.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK, Sept 6 — Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka survived another erratic outing, beating Belgian Elise Me...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zheng stuns Keys, Potapova dumps out Anisimova to reach last 16 in US Open upset day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zheng-stuns-keys-potapova-dumps-out-anisimova-to-reach-last-16-in-us",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:55:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "From boardroom chic to battling win, Osaka reaches US Open last 16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/from-boardroom-chic-to-battling-win-osaka-reaches-us-open-last-16",
        "published": "2026-09-06T02:05:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rybakina reaches US Open last 16, inches closer to No. 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/rybakina-reaches-us-open-last-16-inches-closer-to-no-1",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:44:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "From boardroom chic to battling win, Osaka reaches US Open last 16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/from-boardroom-chic-to-battling-win-osaka-reaches-us-open-last-16-5918268",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:11:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}