Osaka Claims US Open Title After Serena Meltdown

Naomi Osaka of Japan holds the U.S. Open trophy after beating Serena Williams of the USA in the women’s final on day thirteen. On Sept 8, 2018; New York, NY. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK—Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S. Open final on Saturday, with the American suffering a mesmerizing meltdown after being handed a code violation.