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· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka embraces positive outlook in US Open return despite semifinal exit
Tennis star Naomi Osaka reached her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2021 at the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 5, and though she lost to Amanda Anisimova, she called the run a fulfillment of her dreams. Comeback marked by milestones
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka reflects on her career after calling out media coverage of Wimbledon loss
Naomi Osaka is embracing a new mindset about her tennis career after criticizing media outlets for their coverage of her emotional third-round Wimbledon exit. Catch up: The four-time Grand Slam champion fell to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on July 4, extending her…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka, Nike launch coaching guide promoting sports access for girls in Japan
Naomi Osaka’s Play Academy has joined forces with Nike to promote sports access for girls in Japan. The partnership, which includes the London-based Laureus Sport for Good, released a guide for coaches designed to remove barriers for girls in the country, as Play Academy — which…
· Michelle De Pacina
Naomi Osaka shares postpartum body image struggles
Naomi Osaka recently shared her journey with post-birth body image struggles in a heartfelt Instagram post. Along with several selfies showing off her exposed midriff, the 27-year-old Japanese tennis star opened up about feeling pressure to “snap back” like other mothers and the…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka reveals extent of injury after cutting tennis season short
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed the details of her injury, which forced her to cut her season short. The former Women’s Tennis Association No. 1 player had to retire from her match against the U.S.’s Coco Gauff at the China Open on Oct. 1 due to what she initially…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka slams critic for calling her a ‘fluke’
Naomi Osaka hit back at a critic who reportedly called her a “fluke.” The comment toward the 26-year-old former WTA No. 1 player and four-time Grand Slam winner apparently came after her forced exit from a match against the U.S.’ Coco Gauff at the ongoing 2024 China Open. What…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka finds pride in motherhood following US Open loss
Tennis star Naomi Osaka shifted her perspective after her early exit from the U.S. Open last week, expressing immense pride in her accomplishments both on and off the court. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, Osaka shared images from the tournament and highlighted the…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka claims first Wimbledon win in 5 years
Naomi Osaka secured her first Wimbledon victory since 2018 by defeating France’s Diane Parry on Monday. The victory, which comes on the eve of her daughter’s first birthday, marks a significant milestone in her comeback after taking a break from tennis last year. Osaka, who is…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka exits 2024 Madrid Open in second round
Former top-ranked tennis star Naomi Osaka was ousted from the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open in the second round by Liudmila Samsonova after a three-set battle. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Japan’s Naomi Osaka and English tennis star Emma Raducanu have secured their respective countries’ qualifying spots for the Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Finals on Friday and Saturday. Key points:
· 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:
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka up more than 400 spots in WTA rankings after Qatar Open
Naomi Osaka has made a massive leap in global tennis rankings after a breakthrough performance at the Qatar Open in Doha last week. Current standing: Osaka, 26, now sits at no. 286 in the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) rankings, up 461 places from no. 747. The former world…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka and her daughter star in baby formula campaign
Baby formula company Bobbie and new mom Naomi Osaka are teaming up for a new ad campaign that helps raise awareness about the lack of paid leave for parents in the United States. Announcing the effort: Bobbie and Osaka announced their partnership for the “Parents Push Harder”…
· 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.
· 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
Eileen Gu, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka among Forbes’ highest-paid female athletes in 2023
Eileen Gu, Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka are among Forbes’ five highest-paid female athletes in 2023, maintaining a collective record from last year. Rankings: The publication’s list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2023,” released on Thursday, saw Gu, also known by…
· 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
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