Naomi Osaka of Japan defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows on Monday, Sept. 1.
It’s the first time that the former No. 1 women’s tennis star has made it to the quarterfinals of any Grand Slam women’s tennis tournament since the Australian Open in 2021.
Pop star Ciara and her children: son Future Zahir, 11, and daughter Sienna, 8, were in the stands as Naomi upset the No. 3 seed, Coco, to advance.
“She seems relaxed out there,” Coco said afterwards. “She forced me to play how I did today. Regardless, whatever form she’s in, she’s always a tough player, and I don’t think anyone takes her for granted.”
Ciara is a big tennis fan. She moved to New York with her husband Russell Wilson and their four children when he took a job as quarterback for the New York Giants.
Ciara brought Future and Sienna to watch the tennis matches at the US Open tennis tournament in the Queens borough of New York City.
The 39-year-old singer surprised her eldest son by introducing him to men’s tennis legend Novak Djokovic. Novak took photos with them and signed Future’s giant tennis ball.
Russell wrote on Instagram: “NOVAK!!! Thanks for being the BEST! @djokernole We LOVED watching you train @USOpen up close! Future will remember this moment forever! Best Times Together! @Ciara.”
Ciara wrote: “Novak = Unreal! Legendary player and Legendary person. We are truly grateful.”
