Story of the Match: Osaka stuns Serena in historic US Open final triumph
Relieve the moment in photos as Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player ever to lift a Grand Slam trophy, defeating Serena Williams in the final of the US Open.
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20-year-old Naomi Osaka prepares to take the court in the US Open final. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Serena Williams was going for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Osaka was up against her childhood idol Serena, in a dream final on Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Osaka came out firing, taking the first set 6-2. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Serena was making a comeback in the second, but Osaka emerged victorious 6-2, 6-4. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Serena had nothing but praise for her young opponent. (Getty Images)
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Serena comforted Osaka as emotions overwhelmed her. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Osaka's childhood dream of defeating Serena in a US Open came true. (Getty Images)
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Osaka poses for photos after her US Open victory. (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
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Osaka won her first Slam at the 2018 US Open (Jimmie48 Photography/WTA)
