Naomi Osaka takes on Daria Kasatkina in a third-round matchup on Day 7 of the 2025 U.S. Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Osaka, seeded No. 23, has looked sharp in this first week of action in New York.
Osaka, seeded No. 23, has looked sharp throughout the first week in New York. The two-time U.S. Open champion cruised through her opening matches, defeating Greet Minnen and Hailey Baptiste in straight sets with dominant serving and powerful baseline play.
She’s struck just one double fault across those two wins — a sign of the renewed focus and confidence that have defined her summer surge. Now, Osaka is aiming to reach the second week of a major for the first time since her 2021 Australian Open title run.
A victory could set up a blockbuster Round of 16 showdown with Coco Gauff on Monday.
Kasatkina, the No. 15 seed now representing Australia, has had a tougher path. She battled through a 7–5, 6–1 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse before outlasting Kamilla Rakhimova in a tight three-setter.
Known for her tactical variety and defensive resilience, Kasatkina will look to disrupt Osaka’s rhythm, extend rallies, and test the Japanese star’s consistency under pressure.
Osaka–Kasatkina Head-to-Head
Osaka leads the rivalry 2–0, having beaten Kasatkina in both of their previous meetings — both straight-set wins, including last year in Rome.
Prediction
Osaka in straight sets. Kasatkina’s variety can make games competitive, but Osaka’s current form, power, and confidence give her a clear edge. Expect the Japanese star to dictate from the baseline and secure another routine win to advance to the fourth round.
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Daria Kasatkina
Today’s third-round match between Naomi Osaka and Daria Kasatkina is expected to start at around 1:00 PM Eastern at Louis Armstrong Stadium, after Musetti-Cobolli.
The match will air live on ESPN2 as part of its whip-around coverage. ESPN2’s broadcast is also available on the ESPN app and website.
A dedicated match feed is available for ESPN+ subscribers. A standalone ESPN+ subscription costs $11.99/month.
Osaka vs. Kasatkina
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Expected Start Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, NY
Court: Louis Armstrong Stadium
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app and ESPN+ (dedicated match stream)
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