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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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· Thy Nguyen
Naomi Osaka, H.E.R. and Silk Sonic Take Home Wins at 2021 BET Awards
Several stars of Black and AAPI descent, from Naomi Osaka and H.E.R. to Silk Sonic, received awards during this year’s Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. Nominees and winners: The award show took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 27, according to…
· Ryan General
Tennis Player ‘Triple Z’ Becomes First Chinese Man to Qualify for Wimbledon in ‘the Open Era’
Zhang Zhizhen, nicknamed “Triple Z,” became the first male Chinese tennis player to play singles in the main draw at The Championships (Wimbledon) since the Open Era began in 1968. Rising star: The 24-year-old athlete defeated Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in the qualifiers on…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Motivated to Win Olympic Gold to Inspire Younger Generation in Japan
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka hopes to inspire younger generations and make her home country proud by winning an Olympic gold medal. Going for gold: The 23-year-old athlete, who will represent Japan during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, told Business Insider that such a feat would…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka is Free to Skip Press Conferences at the Tokyo Olympics
Tennis star Naomi Osaka will not be required to attend press conferences at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese Olympic Committee confirmed to the press on Friday. Not mandatory: The committee’s media relations team clarified while Olympic medalists usually attend press…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon Championships, Expresses Excitement for Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Wimbledon championships in June for personal reasons, just weeks after quitting the French Open. Some time off: Osaka’s agent told Reuters on Thursday that the tennis star is “taking some personal time with friends and…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open After Being Fined $15K for Not Talking to Media
Naomi Osaka said she is withdrawing from the French Open after organizers fined her $15,000 for not attending a press conference. What happened: The 23-year-old tennis champion announced that she would not “do any press during Roland Garros,” citing the importance of mental…
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka Expands Tennis Academy to LA and Haiti for ‘Next Generation of Girls’
Naomi Osaka is expanding a tennis program she launched in Japan last summer to locations in Los Angeles and Haiti. Play Academy, which Osaka created with Nike and Laureus Sport for Good, aims to improve young girls’ lives through grants and capacity-building training that boost…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Naomi Osaka’s New Skincare Line Inspired by Japanese-Haitian Heritage
The latest project of Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka is a skincare line designed for people of color. Working with Los Angeles-based A-Frame Brands, Osaka will lead Kinllò, a line of skincare products that includes face lotion, body spray, lip balm and eye cream, according…
· Bryan Ke
Yumi Nu Becomes the First ‘Asian Curve’ Model for Sports Illustrated
Model and singer-songwriter Yumi Nu made history by becoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s first “Asian curve” model. History in the making: Nu, who is of Japanese and Dutch descent, broke the news in an Instagram post on March 18, announcing her cover of Sports Illustrated…
· Ryan General
‘Mulan’ Star Becomes the New Face of Louis Vuitton in China
Fashion house Louis Vuitton recently announced on Weibo that actress Liu Yifei is its new brand ambassador in China. Celebrity Ambassador: Liu, who starred in Disney’s live-action version of “Mulan,” now joins the ranks of other Louis Vuitton celebrity ambassadors, such as…
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka is Louis Vuitton’s Newest Ambassador
Louis Vuitton has named Naomi Osaka as its newest brand ambassador. The 23-year-old tennis star, who is currently ranked third globally, will debut in the French fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2021 campaign.
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka 1st Asian American Woman to Be Named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year
Sports Illustrated has named tennis superstar Naomi Osaka as one of its “Sportspersons of the Year” for 2020, making her the first Asian American woman to be bestowed the honor. Star-studded line-up: The popular Japanese-Haitian athlete shares the honor with NBA icon Lebron…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka is Now a Sci-Fi Manga Heroine
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is set to star in a new manga series in Japan called “Unrivaled-Naomi Tenkaichi.” Badass comic heroine: Set in outer space, the upcoming shojo manga series will be featured on Nakayoshi later this month from publisher Kodansha, SoraNews24 reported.
· Carl Samson
Nike Ad Featuring Bullied Biracial Japanese Girl Has People Split On It Being Offensive
A new ad from Nike Japan has ignited controversy for shedding light on the bullying and racism faced by minorities in the country. The two-minute commercial, titled “Keep Moving: Yourself, the Future,” shows three young female soccer athletes from different backgrounds and is…
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka Thanks Ancestors for Helping Her Win Second US Open
Naomi Osaka claimed her second U.S. Open championship and third overall Grand Slam title on Saturday. Representing Japan, the 22-year-old tennis star scored 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 to beat Victoria Azarenka, the only Belarusian player with a Grand Slam singles title.
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Thanked By Parents of Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin for Support
Naomi Osaka received a thank you message from the parents of Ahmaud Arbery and Trayvon Martin following her win on Tuesday in the quarterfinal match of the U.S. Open. The message: The 22-year-old tennis star received the note of gratitude after her match with Shelby Rogers on…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Wears Breonna Taylor Mask Before Her US Open Match
Tennis star Naomi Osaka made a powerful statement on social justice after she walked into the U.S. Open wearing a mask with Breonna Taylor’s name on it. The details: The 22-year-old half Japanese, half Haitian American player walked into the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Drops Out of Tournament Semifinals to Protest for Jacob Blake
Editor’s Note: Naomi Osaka has opted to continue the tournament after the USTA, ATP, and WTA said they would halt play on Thursday. This article has been updated with a statement from the USTA. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has joined other notable athletes in standing up against…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Responds to ‘Creepy’ Online Trolls Who Tell Her to ‘Cover Up’
International tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has had enough of “creepy” comments from social media users who criticize her choice of clothing in photos.
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Called a ‘Terrorist’ For Supporting Black Lives Matter
Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s support for the Black Lives Matter has received backlash from some of her followers on social media on Sunday. Osaka often uses her platform to raise awareness on race relations, posting a photo to her 1.1 million Instagram followers depicting a George…
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