The Tennis Podcast US Open Day 9 - Awesome Osaka sends Gauff back to drawing board
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Sep 2, 2025 Mary Carillo, a former professional player and tennis commentator, joins the hosts to discuss Naomi Osaka's impressive victory over Coco Gauff at the US Open. They analyze Osaka's renewed confidence and unique body language, alongside the strategic insights provided by her coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski. The conversation shifts to Felix Auger-Aliassime's evolving game and Jannik Sinner's commanding performance against Alexander Bublik. Light-hearted banter fills the air as they preview the quarter-finals, emphasizing the excitement building in New York.
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Osaka's Tactical Clarity
- Naomi Osaka played with clear tactical purpose, targeting Coco Gauff's forehand and controlling rallies with measured aggression.
- Her improved movement and clarity under Tomasz Wiktorowski allowed Osaka to trust rallies rather than always firing for winners.
Gauff's Flat Performance Problem
- Coco Gauff produced unusually high unforced errors and appeared emotionally flat, undermining her usual fighting style.
- Panel suggested top-20 players would likely have beaten this version of Gauff, highlighting a performance-level gap.
Overhaul Technique Deliberately
- Re-evaluate technique when results are inconsistent and work deliberately on deconstructing bad habits.
- Coco Gauff and commentators emphasised structured training blocks and coach selection to fix recurring stroke issues.