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· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title than regaining her former No. 1 ranking. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka advances at Qatar Open after 1st back-to-back victories in 23 months
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has advanced to the next round at the WTA 1000 Qatar TotalEnergies Open after defeating Croatian tennis player Petra Martic on Tuesday. What happened: Osaka bested Martic in a two-set match in the Grandstand 1 court at the Qatar TotalEnergies…
· Ryan General
Inspired by tennis legend Li Na, China’s Zheng Qinwen reaches first Grand Slam final
China’s top-ranked tennis player Zheng Qinwen secured her spot in the Australian Open final on Jan. 25, becoming the first Chinese player in a decade to reach a Grand Slam final. Historic milestone: Zheng booked her spot in the final with a convincing straight-set victory over…
· Bryan Ke
Emma Raducanu loses Australian Open match after falling ill
Emma Raducanu ended her Australian Open run Thursday after having to deal with a physical issue during the deciding set against China’s Yafan Wang. What happened: Raducanu, 21, called for medical attention amid her deciding third set against Wang, 29, at the Australian Open in…
· Bryan Ke
Sumit Nagal makes history for India at Australian Open
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal made history this week by winning the first Australian Open match for his home country in 11 years. What he did: Nagal beat fellow 26-year-old Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, who is ranked No. 27, in sweeping fashion with a score of 6-4, 6-2,…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka finds optimism despite early Australian Open exit
Despite her first-round loss at the 2024 Australian Open, four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka highlighted the positive aspects of her return to professional tennis after a 15-month hiatus. A former champ returns: Osaka, who won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021,…
· Bryan Ke
[Updated] Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka to face off at charity match ahead of Australian Open
Editor’s Note: The charity match has reportedly been canceled after both players withdrew for “precautionary reasons.” Chinese British tennis player Emma Raducanu and Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka are set to face off at a charity match ahead of the Australian Open.
· Bryan Ke
Emma Raducanu wins Auckland match after 8-month hiatus
Emma Raducanu won her first match at the Auckland Classic on Monday, marking a victorious return to the competitive scene after an eight-month break. Scores: Raducanu beat Romanian tennis player Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. She will face Ukrainian second seed Elina…
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka triumphs in comeback at Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka emerged victorious over Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in her highly anticipated comeback at the Brisbane International on New Year’s Day. Winning moment: Osaka, 26, beat Korpatsch 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) despite challenging moments, including losing a 5-3 lead in the second set…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka shares video of fierce training ahead of WTA comeback
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is gearing up for her highly anticipated comeback, as seen in a practice video she recently shared on social media. Catch up: Osaka, 26, has not played competitively since September 2022, when she withdrew from her game at the Pan Pacific…
· Ryan General
Upcoming Naomi Osaka biography attributes her severe depression to father’s pressure
“I was thinking in my head – like, wow, ‘I hope this girl beats me so I don’t have to be here anymore,'” the author quoted Osaka as saying
· Ryan General
How Serena and Venus Williams inspired Naomi Osaka’s rise to tennis stardom
“The way [the Williams sisters] flew around the world and influenced society blew my mind,” said Tamaki Osaka
· Michelle De Pacina
Naomi Osaka welcomes baby girl with rapper Cordae
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has given birth to a baby girl with her rapper boyfriend Cordae. The announcement: In an interview with People magazine, a source reported that the four-time Grand Slam singles champion is officially a mother.
· Bryan Ke
Zhang Zhizhen becomes first Chinese men’s singles player to win at French Open in 86 years
Three Chinese tennis players fought for their flags in the French Open main draw on Monday, but only one advanced to the next round, marking the first win for China at the Roland Garros’ men’s singles in 86 years. Zhang Zhizhen, 26, made history at Roland Garros by winning his…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka can ‘bounce back’ in tennis after pregnancy, former coach says
Sascha Bajin, Naomi Osaka’s former coach, believes the four-time Grand Slam singles champion could return to the court next year after she gives birth. In an interview with Essentially Sports, Bajin, 38, talked about Osaka, 25, and her hiatus from tennis.
· Bryan Ke
Rapper Cordae reveals biggest challenge of being in a relationship with Naomi Osaka
Before you read: Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears American rapper Cordae recently revealed that he has been trying to keep his relationship with tennis superstar…
· Ryan General
Shang Juncheng, 17, becomes first Chinese man to win match at Australian Open
China’s Shang Juncheng made history during his Grand Slam debut on Monday by becoming the first Chinese male national to win an Australian Open match since the Open Era began in 1968. The 17-year-old qualifier defeated world No. 74 Oscar Otte from Germany in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(2),…
· Michelle De Pacina
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open
Before you read: Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy shortly after withdrawing from the 2023 Australian Open.
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears
With the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023 set to begin in less than two weeks, many are still wondering if two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will compete. Osaka, 25, reportedly reposted a photo of herself in a U.S.-based pilates studio on social media on…
· Ryan General
Tennis star Alex Eala becomes first Filipino to win Grand Slam singles championship
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala became the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam singles title after winning the U.S. Open girls’ singles championship on Saturday. The 17-year-old athlete defeated Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic in the final match of the tournament…