Naomi Osaka def. Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 3-1 (ret.) — Washington Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Naomi Osaka defeated Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 3-1 (ret.) in the R16 of the Washington Open 2026.

The second serve separated them before the ankle did. Naomi Osaka won 72 percent of second-serve points to Ashlyn Krueger's 23 and held all seven service games before the wild card retired 55 minutes in — a right ankle injury, per the WTA. The stoppage sends the No. 3 seed into a first Washington quarterfinal, against Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 68 at the time).

Match stats

Ashlyn Krueger: 3 aces, 59% first serves, 3 double faults. Naomi Osaka: 4 aces, 47% first serves, 2 double faults, 2/5 break points.

Profiles: Ashlyn Krueger · Naomi Osaka — Washington Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Ashlyn Krueger and Naomi Osaka.