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Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is a professional tennis player who represents Japan. She has won all four grand slam events, and became the first Asian player to be No 1 in the women's world rankings. Off the court she is famous for sparking debate over the mental health of top athletes.
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16 Oct 1997
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Naomi Osaka lost to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match at the Miami Open. Photo: dpa
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Naomi Osaka weighing demands of tour with motherhood ahead of clay court season

Former world ⁠No 1 and 4-time grand slam champion returned to the tour in ‌2024 after a 15-month break following the birth of her daughter.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen sparks split speculation after unfollowing coach on social media

Australian Open

Australian Open: Hong Kong champs Mboko, Bublik make history; Alcaraz, Gauff win

Australian Open

China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins

Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five.

Wang Xinyu takes a selfie with supporters after defeating 24th seed Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their second round match on Thursday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event

The singer, who has committed to donating all his winnings to charity, admits he is nervous about losing quickly or failing to touch the ball.

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

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Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

Olympic champion to play in A$1 million sudden-death exhibition event after months out with elbow injury.

Zheng Qinwen will attempt another comeback in Melbourne next month. Photo: EPA
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Open: former winner Leylah Fernandez among 4 new faces after pull-outs

The 2023 winner will be joined by Tokyo Games champion Belinda Bencic, Sofia Kenin, Maria Sakkari after Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka withdraw.

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Prudential Hong Kong Open curse strikes again, with Raducanu out, Osaka injured

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-final with left leg injury just 12 hours after Emma Raducanu ends her season.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng, Osaka withdrawals add another blow to Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen

Zheng Qinwen and Naomi Osaka removed from teams in late-night release from organisers.

Zheng Qinwen in action during her first round women’s singles match against the Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. Photo: Reuters
US Open (tennis)

Naomi Osaka rues missing out on final Labubu after US Open exit

Japanese superstar, who lost her semi-final, had been carrying a different version of the popular plush toy to each of her matches.

Naomi Osaka walks onto the court for her US Open semi-final against Amanda Anisimova on Thursday with a Labubu doll hanging from her bag. Photo: AP
US Open (tennis)

Naomi Osaka ‘can’t be mad or upset’ after US Open run halted by Anisimova

American edges a match lasting almost three hours, denying Osaka a first grand slam final since 2021.

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Naomi Osaka, Alexandra Eala to headline Hong Kong Open in October

Former world No 1 and rising star from the Philippines among first names to be revealed for WTA 250 event at Victoria Park.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Naomi Osaka into semi-finals after battling win over Muchova

Four years after last of her major titles, Japanese 23rd seed stretches unbeaten run in grand slam last eight.

Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova in the women’s singles quater-finals at the US Open. Photo: Reuters
Celebrity style

Meet Naomi Osaka’s Labubus that she’s bringing to the US Open

The Japanese tennis player brought a few friends to the US Open – and they’re named after tennis legends such as Billie Jean King.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka at Flushing Meadows in New York for the US Open, with a Labubu on her bag. Photo: Reuters
US Open (tennis)

Osaka steps in to slam Ostapenko over heated US Open row with black player

Japanese grand slam winner says the Latvian’s comments to Taylor Townsend were among ‘the worst things you can say to a black tennis player’.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sabalenka beats Raducanu, Alcaraz marches on, Keys and Osaka crash out

World No 1 edges British No 1 in a tense Centre Court battle as Norrie and Kartal keep alive UK hopes as seeds continue to perish.

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Wimbledon

Osaka blows chance to reach Wimbledon fourth round, Shelton wins in 55 seconds

The Japanese, who had not gone past the third round in four appearances at the grass court major, loses to unseeded Russian No 50 player.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka reacts after losing to Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in their third round Wimbledon match at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Osaka ready to spread her Wimbledon wings after downing Zheng conqueror Siniakova

Naomi Osaka has never been past the third round in SW19, but victory over Katerina Siniakova has her dreaming of more as seeds fall like flies.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

Australian Open

Australian Open: results of scan ‘not fantastic’ but Osaka to play in Melbourne

The 2019 and 2021 champion was in tears last Sunday after abdominal injury forced her to quit her first WTA Tour final in almost three years.

Naomi Osaka said on Friday that “for sure I’m going to play my match” after being forced to retire last weekend with an abdominal injury. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Tears for Osaka as she retires from Auckland final, days before Australian Open

Japanese star wins first set of Auckland Classic final against Clara Tauson before sudden withdrawal.

Naomi Osaka is emotional after forfeiting her match against Clara Tauson of Denmark. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Excited Osaka says ‘deep love’ of tennis keeps her going

But the 4-time grand slam winner, now ranked 58, says she will not ‘hang around’ in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Osaka sets up clash with Gauff in Beijing as US Open champ Sabalenka marches on

Former China Open winner Osaka showed glimpses of her past form in round-of-32 win as world No 2 Sabalenka will face the US’ Madison Keys.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Osaka wants ‘no regrets’ as she makes easy China Open start with new coach in box

Former world No 1 confirms she has teamed up with Serena Williams’ renowned former coach Patrick Mouratoglou in bid for a return to form.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka says she “felt like I needed a change” and described new coach Patrick Mouratoglou as “a big persona”. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

‘My heart dies every time I lose,’ says Naomi Osaka after US Open exit

The former world No 1 has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the 26-year-old.

Naomi Osaka was beaten in straight sets by Karolina Muchova to exit the US Open in the second round. Photo: USA TODAY Sports
Wimbledon

Meet rising tennis star Emma Navarro – whose dad is worth US$1.5 billion

Emma Navarro just beat Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon and is set to take on Russia’s Diana Shnaider next – here’s what you need to know about America’s rising star

Fame and celebrity

Where is Naomi Osaka now? Inside the tennis star’s post-baby comeback

After the player pulled out of major tournaments in 2021 and 2022 and gave birth to her first child last year, 2024 is the year of Osaka’s return to the international circuit

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