No masking Osaka's ambition after 'flawless' display seals semifinal spot

NEW YORK－Naomi Osaka brought seven face masks to the US Open to highlight racial injustice and on the basis of her impressive showing in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Flushing Meadows looks destined to see them all.

Before the 6-3, 6-4 victory over Shelby Rogers, the former champion unveiled the fifth mask emblazoned with the name of George Floyd, the black American who died in police custody in Minneapolis in May.

Two more remain in Osaka's kit bag for the semifinal against American Jenny Brady and potentially her second US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday.