Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are two of the most popular players in women’s tennis, and their head-to-head matchups are always must-see television.
The first time Gauff burst onto the scene included a matchup against Osaka, who was considered the best women’s tennis player in the world at the time. Over time, though, it was Gauff who rose in prominance while Osaka has struggled to maintain her place in the sport.
Still, the two stars always promise to deliver when they meet, especially on the grand slam stage. Here’s a breakdown of how they’ve performed against each other so far.
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Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka head-to-head history
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner |
| 2019 | U.S. Open | Round of 32 | Osaka |
| 2020 | Australian Open | Round of 32 | Gauff |
| 2021 | Cincinnati | Round of 32 | Osaka |
| 2022 | San Jose | Round of 16 | Gauff |
| 2024 | Beijing | Round of 16 | Gauff |
2019 U.S. Open
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have faced off five times in their careers, with the first matchup coming in the 2019 U.S. Open. At the time, Osaka was the No. 1 player in the world and defending champion at the tournament while Gauff was just 15 years old and making her second real major run.
Osaka eased to a victory that day by a score of 6-3, 6-0, ending Gauff’s introduction to the sports world. However, the two shared a special moment after the match, when Osaka invited Gauff to join her in her post-match interview.
❤️🎾@Naomi_Osaka_ | @CocoGauff#USOpen pic.twitter.com/ouVQenQki6
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2019
2020 Australian Open
Just a few months later, the two met again in the fourth round of a major as they faced off in the Australian Open. This time, it was Gauff who came out on top, defeating No. 3 Osaka 6-3, 6-4 to make the Round of 16 at a major for the first time in her career.
2021 Western & Southern Open
In 2021, Osaka was still at the top of her game as the No. 2 player in the world, while Gauff was slowly gaining experience against the top players. They met in Cincinnati just weeks before the U.S. Open, and Osaka came back from down a set to win a tough fought match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
2022 Silicon Valley Classic
This match was the first match between these two where Gauff was the higher-ranked player, as she entered the tournament ranked No. 6 in the world while Osaka had taken a dip. That played out on the court as Gauff defeated Osaka in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.
2024 China Open
The last time Gauff faced Osaka was in the 2024 China Open, as the two once again met in the Round of 16. While each player won a set to force a deciding third set in the match, Osaka was forced to retire during the match due to a back injury.
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Coco Gauff grand slam wins
Coco Gauff has two grand slam championships, one in the 2023 U.S. Open and another in the 2025 French Open. Those also happen to be the only two times in which Gauff was a finalist in a major tournament.
2023 U.S. Open
Gauff won her first major at 19 years old, while ranked No. 6 in the world, when she upset No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2023 U.S. Open. Goff lost the first set to Sabalenka but came back to win the final two, completing her first major title with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win.
2025 French Open
While Gauff had established herself as one of the best players in the world, it took her another year-and-a-half to win her second major. Gauff took home the 2025 French Open as the No. 2 player in the world by once again defeating Sabalenka, who was No. 1 in the world. Similar to the previous win, Gauff dropped the first set but ultimately came out victorious 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-0.
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Naomi Osaka grand slam wins
Osaka has major titles that all came over the course of a four-year stretch. However, she has won only two unique grand slam tournaments twice. Osaka has won two U.S. Open tournaments (2018 and 2020) and two Australian Open tournaments (2019 and 2021).
2018 U.S. Open
Osaka’s first grand slam win came in impressive fashion, as she beat Serena Williams in the 2018 U.S. Open 6-2, 6-4. Osaka entered the tournament having never gone past the fourth round in a major, but she cruised through the tournament for her first major title at just 20 years old.
2019 Australian Open
It didn’t take long for Osaka to win her second grand slam as she took home her first Australian Open title just months after her U.S. open victory. Osaka defeated Petra Kvitova 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-4, which also completed her rise to the top of the women’s tennis game.
2020 U.S. Open
The 2020 season was a strange one due to COVID, but Osaka was still able to collect her third major victory at the U.S. Open. Osaka took on Victoria Azarenka in the final match, and despite losing the first set, she bounced back to win the match in three sets, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.
2021 Australian Open
The last time Osaka won a major was in 2021, when she secured her second Australian Open title and fourth grand slam overall. She took down Jennifer Brady in the final 6-4, 6-3 in straight-sets, marking the last time she made an appearance in a final.
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