Naomi Osaka defeated Jeļena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 27 August 2024, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.66 to Ostapenko's 2.34. Osaka's dominant performance saw her control both sets with relative comfort, breaking down the Latvian's resistance through consistent play. The convincing scoreline suggests Osaka entered the tournament in sharp form, whilst Ostapenko struggled to impose her typically aggressive game against an opponent well-versed in hard-court tennis. The result marks a solid opening for Osaka as she seeks to progress through the draw at Flushing Meadows.