New York (AFP)

Defending champion Naomi Osaka was eliminated in the round of 16 of the US Open on Monday by Belinda Bencic of Switzerland (12th) 7-5, 6-4, which also cost her her place of world No.1.

Osaka will be replaced Monday at the top of the WTA by the Australian Ashleigh Barty, winner at Roland Garros and current N.2, also eliminated in the round of 16.

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