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Osaka rewrote the economics of women's sport, turning four hard-court majors into an endorsement empire that made her the highest-paid female athlete ever and a template for the multicultural global star.
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· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka is Now the Highest-Paid Female Athlete Ever After Earning $37.4 Million
Naomi Osaka has topped Maria Sharapova to become the highest-paid female athlete in history. Over the last year, the 22-year-old tennis star reportedly earned $37.4 million in prizes and endorsements, according to Forbes.
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka is Giving Up U.S. Citizenship to Compete for Japan at 2020 Olympics
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has officially announced that she will give up her U.S. citizenship to play for Japan in the upcoming 2020 Olympics. The 21-year-old athlete, who was born to a Japanese mother and Haitian father, says becoming a Japanese citizen and representing her…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Comedians Won’t Apologize to Naomi Osaka For Saying She ‘Needs Bleach’
A Japanese comedy duo apologized after reportedly saying that tennis star Naomi Osaka “needed some bleach.” The pair, known as “A Masso,” reportedly made the comment during a live event on Sunday, the same day Osaka won the Pan Pacific Open — her first trophy since the…
· Carl Samson
She’s a Rising Pro Tennis Star But Her Parents Want Her to Get a ‘Job’ Already
Kristie Ahn’s highly anticipated return at the U.S. Open ended on Monday, but the tennis pro has made it quite clear that she is not putting her racket away just yet, even with her parents begging her to send out her resume. A native of New York, 27-year-old Ahn lost 11 years…
· Ziye Wang
Meet Son Heung-min, The Greatest Asian Soccer Player of Our Time
The rise of Son Heung-min in 2018-2019 has been nothing short of scintillating. A goal-scoring machine with wicked pace and a deft touch, the South Korean winger has soared above expectations for Tottenham Hotspur this season. He’s led his injury-ravaged side to both a third…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Loses Her First Match Since Splitting With Coach Sascha Bajin
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka experienced her first loss more than a week after announcing her surprising split from coach Sascha Bajin. The 21-year-old Japanese-Haitian tennis player lost to Kristina Mladenovic by 6-3, 6-3 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships,…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Shocks Fans After Announcing Split with Coach Sascha Bajin
Many fans were probably surprised to hear that Haitian-Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka will no longer be working with her coach Sascha Bajin just weeks after winning the 2019 Australian Open. Osaka made the announcement on Monday on her Twitter account.
· Elliot Sang
7 Blasians to Celebrate During Black History Month (and Every Other Month)
We often overlook the Black members of our Asian communities; in our home countries, biracial people historically have been cast out, and darker skin is often seen as something to change or cover up. But over the years, as the world has globalized and ideas of race have slowly…
· Editorial Staff
Naomi Osaka Will Have to Choose Whether She’s American or Japanese in 9 Months
Naomi Osaka has a literal deadline on her hands of whether to be Japanese or American. A lot of attention has been given to Osaka before when it comes to her race. Her mother is Japanese and her father is Haitian, and while she was born in Japan, she has lived the majority of…
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka Shuts Down Reporter Who Asked Her to Speak in Japanese
Naomi Osaka politely dismissed a reporter’s request that she speak in Japanese, drawing support from thousands of Japanese netizens. The 21-year-old tennis star heard the request during an interview with Japanese TV over the weekend, just after winning this year’s Australian…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Becomes The First Asian World #1 Player After Winning Australian Open
Naomi Osaka won her second straight major title via a dramatic victory over Czech Petra Kvitova at the Australian Open final on Saturday. After winning her back-to-back Grand Slam titles, the 21-year-old Japanese-Haitian tennis star became the first Asian world number one…
· Ziye Wang
Anime-Style Ad Sparks Outrage for ‘Whitewashing’ Naomi Osaka
A recent ad featuring Haitian-Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka as an anime character is receiving backlash for portraying the U.S. Open champion with light skin. Nissin, a popular Japanese cup noodle maker and one of Osaka’s main sponsors, unveiled the ad earlier this month as…
· Ziye Wang
Counting Down the Top 10 Greatest Asian Athletes Of All Time
The Tokyo Olympics may still be a year away, but it’s never a bad time to talk sports. Specifically, we’re talking the greatest of all time in sports, Asian edition. Rankings are hard enough as it is, but comparing across disciplines is a different ball game altogether — which…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Appears in First TV Commercial in Cup Noodles Ad
The 2018 U.S. Open champion, Naomi Osaka, just made her first appearance on a Japanese television ad, starring alongside fellow tennis player and countryman, Kei Nishikori, for Nissin cup noodles. In the New Year ad, Osaka and Nishikori are pitted against each other in what…
· Stephanie Ngo
Naomi Osaka Gets the Sexiest Birthday Invite From Michael B. Jordan
Japanese-American Tennis Champion, Naomi Osaka, just scored a date with her celebrity crush, and it’s all thanks to Ellen. Back in September, Osaka was invited onto “The Ellen Degeneres Show” after her win at the U.S. Open against Serena Williams. She admitted to having a crush…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Reveals What Serena Williams Whispered to Her After Match as People Booed
Naomi Osaka, the winner of the recent 2018 U.S. Open Tennis Championships, revealed what Serena Williams whispered to her during the trophy ceremony of the tournament as the crowd’s boos echo through the stadium. Appearing on “The Ellen Show,” the 20-year-old Grand Slam champion…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Could Sign the Biggest Deal Adidas Has Ever Done With a Female Athlete
Rising tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is set to sign the biggest deal Adidas has ever made with a female athlete. Osaka had just won her first Grand Slam title after defeating the 23-time major winner Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on Saturday. Her total earnings from the…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Defeats Serena Williams, Becomes First Japanese Player to Win Grand Slam Final
Naomi Osaka has made history on Saturday, becoming the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam final after defeating tennis legend Serena Williams at the U.S. Open.
· Ryan General
Rising Tennis Star From Japan to Face Serena Williams in the U.S. Open Final
Naomi Osaka rose to international prominence last year after defeating U.S. Open defending champion Angelique Kerber in the very first round through a stellar upset. Now, the 20-year-old rising tennis star is shooting for the very title herself as she takes on six-time champion…
· Bryan Ke
Haitian-Japanese Tennis Player Naomi Osaka Defeats Her Idol Serena Williams at Miami Open 2018
Haitian-Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, who is currently representing Japan, finally competed against her idol Serena Williams, and defeated her in their first match. A lot of tennis fans were probably surprised by Osaka’s 6-3 win in the first round and 6-2 in the second at…
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