{
  "id": 5894710,
  "title": "Wobbly Osaka battles past Mertens, reaches last 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/wobbly-osaka-battles-past-mertens-reaches-last-16",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/06/wobbly-osaka-shocked-to-battle-past-mertens-reaches-last-16"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japan's Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open fourth round after a grueling match against Belgian Elise Mertens. The 13th seed won 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, despite committing 41 unforced errors and struggling with her backhand. Osaka's performance was characterized by an early exchange of breaks, a double fault that gifted Mertens two break points, and a backhand error that allowed Mertens to take the set. In the third set, Mertens broke Osaka's serve twice, aided by a series of Osaka's backhand errors. With a 4-3 deficit, Osaka called for a medical timeout to address issues with her calf and ankle. She returned focused, breaking Mertens at love and saving a match point before securing the victory. Osaka expressed shock at her win, praising her efforts throughout the match.",
  "summary": "Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka overcame 41 unforced errors to beat Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Wobbly Osaka battles past Mertens, reaches last 16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/wobbly-osaka-battles-past-mertens-reaches-last-16-5897401",
        "published": "2026-09-06T02:31:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}