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What is the US Open?
The US Open is one of the four major annual tennis tournaments, known as Grand Slams, alongside Wimbledon, the French Open, and the Australian Open. Held in New York, it's a prestigious event that attracts top players and large crowds. Osaka's match was an early round of this significant competition, making any disruption particularly noticeable.
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