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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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Hong Kong-born and London-based fashion designer Robert Wun with a model wearing one of his creations in Paris on July 7, 2026. Photo: AFP
Fashion

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The couturier, 34, talks about going from a hostile Hong Kong boys’ school to the London College of Fashion to dressing top celebrities.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Osaka shows off new look before easy win; China’s Zhang is ousted

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis fans ‘help’ Zheng look past Wimbledon after loss in warm-up event

While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.

China’s Zheng Qinwen has gone up 15 places in the WTA rankings despite her second-round loss at the Bad Homburg Open. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Hong Kong French Open interest over after Eudice Chong defeat in women’s doubles

City player pockets €22,500 (US$26,200) after run to last-16 at Roland Garros as quarter-finals prove a step too far.

French Open

French Open: world No 1 Sinner knocked out as Osaka makes fashion statement

China’s Wu Yibing loses to Italian 10th seed, leaving Wang Xiyu as the only Chinese singles player left at Roland Garros.

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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.

Naomi Osaka lost to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match at the Miami Open. Photo: dpa
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen sparks split speculation after unfollowing coach on social media

Spanish former player Pere Riba has been widely credited with helping the Olympic champion reach the top level of the women’s game.

Australian Open

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

Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match.

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.

Jay Chou will play in the event on Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday with a wild card. Photo: Instagram@jaychou
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.

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.

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.

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez hits a return in her win over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Osaka on Saturday. Photo: AFP
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.

Naomi Osaka needed heavy strapping on her left leg to get through her Japan Open match against Suzan Lamens. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

Amanda Anisimova (left) consoles Naomi Osaka after their semi-final in New York. Photo: AFP
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.

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’.

Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko (right) argues with American Taylor Townsend after their second-round US Open match on Wednesday. Photo: TNS
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.

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.

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.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka celebrates beating the Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova. Photo: Reuters
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.

China’s Zheng Qinwen arrives for a practice session at Wimbledon alongside coach Francisco Roig. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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