Naomi Osaka ’s path back to Grand Slam glory has hit yet another roadblock. The two-time US Open champion fell short in the second round of the DC Open to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets, with her 4-6, 2-6 finish marking the latest in a string of disappointing WTA tournament losses.

The 2021 U.S. Open winner, who had fallen out of the top 300 before returning to the top 50, advances to the tournament quarterfinals.

Emma Raducanu defeated Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 in their Round of 16 encounter at the DC Open. This was arguably the most anticipated match of the day in Washington, as it featured two Grand Slam champions who had both claimed their major titles in the United States: Osaka at the US Open in 2018 and 2020,