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Photo highlights from third- and fourth-rounds matches at the US Open

Sep 1, 2025, 9:16 PM

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot against Daria Kasatkina, of Australia, during the third round...

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot against Daria Kasatkina, of Australia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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(AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases highlights third and fourth rounds matches at the US Open.

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Photo highlights from third- and fourth-rounds matches at the US Open