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Naomi Osaka is a professional tennis player who represents Japan. She is the current US Open and Australian Open champion, and No 1 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, which she first achieved in January 2019. Born in Japan to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother, Osaka has lived in the United States since she was three years old. Osaka made her breakthrough into the upper echelons of women's tennis in 2018, when she won her first WTA title at the Indian Wells Open. Osaka is known for her aggressive playing style with a powerful serve. Off the court, she is known for her shy, candid personality and her occasional spontaneous humour.
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Naomi Osaka is a professional tennis player who represents Japan. She is the current US Open and Australian Open champion, and No 1 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, which she first achieved in January 2019. Born in Japan to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother, Osaka has lived in the United States since she was three years old. Osaka made her breakthrough into the upper echelons of women's tennis in 2018, when she won her first WTA title at the Indian Wells Open. Osaka is known for her aggressive playing style with a powerful serve. Off the court, she is known for her shy, candid personality and her occasional spontaneous humour.
- Japanese star dedicates win to ‘those whose lives have still yet to be fully put back together’ after 2011 earthquake
- The 23-year-old Osaka says focus is now on upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Face of Tokyo 2020 Olympics only going to become more marketable while slam record suggests greatness awaits for 23-year-old.
Face of Tokyo 2020 Olympics only going to become more marketable while slam record suggests greatness awaits for 23-year-old.
Fourth grand slam victory for Japan’s world No 3 comes after battling match against 22nd seed.
Fourth grand slam victory for Japan’s world No 3 comes after battling match against 22nd seed.
Naomi Osaka, who seeks her fourth grand slam title this weekend, speaks ‘from her heart’ when she condemns anti-Asian, -black or -female sentiment, says fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.
Naomi Osaka, who seeks her fourth grand slam title this weekend, speaks ‘from her heart’ when she condemns anti-Asian, -black or -female sentiment, says fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura.
Japanese world number three Naomi Osaka forces a quick match with Taiwanese veteran Hsieh Su-wei to set up a semi-final with either Serena Williams or Simona Halep.
Japanese world number three Naomi Osaka forces a quick match with Taiwanese veteran Hsieh Su-wei to set up a semi-final with either Serena Williams or Simona Halep.
Tokyo-born Yutaka Nakamura, who has coached Maria Sharapova and Kei Nishikori, will come full circle if he and Naomi Osaka compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo-born Yutaka Nakamura, who has coached Maria Sharapova and Kei Nishikori, will come full circle if he and Naomi Osaka compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka starts Australian Open with a bang, ‘looking forward to opening a new chapter’ after turning a physical and mental corner.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka starts Australian Open with a bang, ‘looking forward to opening a new chapter’ after turning a physical and mental corner.
Reward for straight sets victory is Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in third round at Melbourne Park.
Reward for straight sets victory is Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in third round at Melbourne Park.
Third seed beats world No 39 in straight sets to brush off concerns of difficult draw and injury that saw her pull out of warm-up Gippsland Trophy.
Third seed beats world No 39 in straight sets to brush off concerns of difficult draw and injury that saw her pull out of warm-up Gippsland Trophy.
Melbourne third seed withdraws after beating Romania’s Irina Begu in straight sets on Friday
Melbourne third seed withdraws after beating Romania’s Irina Begu in straight sets on Friday
In a tough year for sport, these athletes and officials pushed past Covid-19 to soar on and off the court.
In a tough year for sport, these athletes and officials pushed past Covid-19 to soar on and off the court.
While some welcomed Nike’s message, others slammed the US company for passing judgment on Japan’s social and cultural values.
While some welcomed Nike’s message, others slammed the US company for passing judgment on Japan’s social and cultural values.
Second US Open win for Osaka sees Belarusian lose her third Flushing Meadows final in three attempts.
Second US Open win for Osaka sees Belarusian lose her third Flushing Meadows final in three attempts.
Naomi Osaka progresses to last-eight in New York where she will face American Shelby Rogers.
Naomi Osaka progresses to last-eight in New York where she will face American Shelby Rogers.
At age 22, Osaka was the world’s highest-earning female athlete last year, earning US$37.4 million
At age 22, Osaka was the world’s highest-earning female athlete last year, earning US$37.4 million
Former world No. 1 described George Floyd’s death as ‘a torturous murder on camera’ after her support for protests exposed her to criticism.
Former world No. 1 described George Floyd’s death as ‘a torturous murder on camera’ after her support for protests exposed her to criticism.
The clip shows caricatures of African Americans looting but fails to mention George Floyd’s death, drawing criticism from tennis star Naomi Osaka and US embassy.
The clip shows caricatures of African Americans looting but fails to mention George Floyd’s death, drawing criticism from tennis star Naomi Osaka and US embassy.
Japanese tennis star eclipses Maria Sharapova’s 2015 benchmark of US$29.7 million, earning US$1.4 million more than Serena Williams in last 12 months.
Japanese tennis star eclipses Maria Sharapova’s 2015 benchmark of US$29.7 million, earning US$1.4 million more than Serena Williams in last 12 months.
From Serena Williams to David Beckham, these star athletes have found a second calling off the court and away from the pitch
From Serena Williams to David Beckham, these star athletes have found a second calling off the court and away from the pitch
Naomi Osaka beats Zheng Saisai to march on at Australian Open, faces Coco Gauff in third round on Friday.
Naomi Osaka beats Zheng Saisai to march on at Australian Open, faces Coco Gauff in third round on Friday.
Japan’s two-time grand slam champion was due to play Australian star Ashleigh Barty in her round-robin match in Shenzhen
Japan’s two-time grand slam champion was due to play Australian star Ashleigh Barty in her round-robin match in Shenzhen
Japanese star wins her first match at the US$14 million round-robin tournament after bombing out in her debut appearance in 2018
Japanese star wins her first match at the US$14 million round-robin tournament after bombing out in her debut appearance in 2018
Japanese ace wins back-to-back titles on her Asia swing as she lifts China Open crown by defeating Ashleigh Barty in the final while Thiem lifts men’s title
Japanese ace wins back-to-back titles on her Asia swing as she lifts China Open crown by defeating Ashleigh Barty in the final while Thiem lifts men’s title
The comedians made the remark during a live event, where they also described Naomi Osaka as ‘too sunburned’.
The comedians made the remark during a live event, where they also described Naomi Osaka as ‘too sunburned’.
American, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, tells magazine that she wrote to Osaka to apologise for her behaviour during last year’s US Open final
American, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, tells magazine that she wrote to Osaka to apologise for her behaviour during last year’s US Open final
Former world No 1 out in first round at All England Club – and legend John McEnroe is ‘still trying to figure out’ why she got rid of her coach Sascha Bajin
Former world No 1 out in first round at All England Club – and legend John McEnroe is ‘still trying to figure out’ why she got rid of her coach Sascha Bajin
World No 1 is beaten by unheralded Czech Siniakova in the third round of the French Open in a straight sets defeat
World No 1 is beaten by unheralded Czech Siniakova in the third round of the French Open in a straight sets defeat
Japanese-Haitian star is clearly distracted and agitated amid turbulent time on and off court – keeping the world No 1 ranking is now out of her hands.
Japanese-Haitian star is clearly distracted and agitated amid turbulent time on and off court – keeping the world No 1 ranking is now out of her hands.
Japanese loses out to world No 27
Japanese loses out to world No 27
Japanese star launches title defence with a 6-3, 6-4 victory
Japanese star launches title defence with a 6-3, 6-4 victory