Naomi Osaka emphasising patience on return to Australian Open
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka emphasising patience on return to Australian Open

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Just going into the locker room and having the same locker as before, I think little things like that really make me happy,” said Osaka. I think it’s just one of those things where I now think to myself that I have to give myself a lot of time and patience.” Osaka cuts a notably happier figure than the player who struggled with her mental health during 2022 and contemplated stepping away from the sport completely. I think overall I’m just happy to be here because I remember last year I was watching people playing Australian Open, and I couldn’t participate myself.” Osaka has not travelled to Australia with Shai, who has stayed back home in the USA. I FaceTime her often.” Osaka, who joins fellow former champions Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber as mothers making their Australian Open returns, has a tricky first-round draw against 16th seed Caroline Garcia.

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Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Says She Is No Longer With Rapper Cordae
1 day, 17 hours ago

Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Says She Is No Longer With Rapper Cordae

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MELBOURNE, Australia — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, “are no longer in a relationship.” Osaka posted the news on social media Monday, less than a week before the Australian Open tennis tournament begins. Osaka returned to the tour at last year’s Australian Open after about 15 months off. “Honestly …

Injured Naomi Osaka 'optimistic' about Australian Open after painful Auckland exit
3 days, 7 hours ago

Injured Naomi Osaka 'optimistic' about Australian Open after painful Auckland exit

India Today  

Japan’s tennis star Naomi Osaka said that she was “optimistic” about making a comeback in the Australian Open 2025. The former World No.1 is racing against time to get fit after sustaining an abdominal injury in the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland against Clara Tauson. However, the 27-year-old said that her injury might not be “too serious” and …

Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open
4 days, 7 hours ago

Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open

Al Jazeera  

Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set of the Auckland Open. Playing in her first WTA final for three years, against Denmark’s Clara Tauson, the four-time Grand Slam champion called for the physio after taking the opening set 6-4 and pulled out shortly afterwards on Sunday. “I hope …

Auckland Classic: Osaka into first final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
5 days ago

Auckland Classic: Osaka into first final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first final since 2022 on Saturday as she swept aside unseeded American Alycia Parks at the Auckland Classic. The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan won 6-4, 6-2 in another confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open starting on January 12 in Melbourne. Osaka was contesting her first semifinal since 2022, having …

Auckland Classic 2025: Osaka into first semifinal since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
6 days, 1 hour ago

Auckland Classic 2025: Osaka into first semifinal since 2022 ahead of Australian Open

The Hindu  

1 Naomi Osaka reached her first semifinal since 2022 after fighting back at the Auckland Classic on Friday. The four-time Grand Slam champion beat unseeded American Hailey Baptiste 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 in another confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Osaka said her hard work was starting to pay off after booking a place in the final four …

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
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1 week, 1 day ago

Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic. Although the wind often affected her ball toss, Osaka didn’t drop her serve at any stage and broke Grabher once in each set to win her way to the …

Auckland Open: Rain break helps Osaka overcome nerves to reach quarters
1 week, 1 day ago

Auckland Open: Rain break helps Osaka overcome nerves to reach quarters

The Hindu  

Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka used a rain break to her advantage to power to a straight-sets win in the second round of the Auckland Classic on Wednesday. The first set went with serve to 5-5 before rain forced the players off court for just over an hour, allowing Osaka a chance to address a “nervous” start. “I just tried …

Osaka won't 'hang around' if the results don't come
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1 week, 2 days ago

Osaka won't 'hang around' if the results don't come

China Daily  

Naomi Osaka WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won't "hang around" in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations. "I don't think I'm the type of player that would hang around," Osaka told reporters. "Even though I got injured in Beijing, which was my last tournament, I feel pretty optimistic about …

Osaka won't 'hang around' if the results don't come
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1 week, 2 days ago

Osaka won't 'hang around' if the results don't come

China Daily  

Naomi Osaka WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she won't "hang around" in tennis if her results fail to match her high expectations. "I don't think I'm the type of player that would hang around," Osaka told reporters. "Even though I got injured in Beijing, which was my last tournament, I feel pretty optimistic about …

WTA Auckland Open 2025: Osaka defeats Israeli qualifier Glushko, reaches second round
1 week, 3 days ago

WTA Auckland Open 2025: Osaka defeats Israeli qualifier Glushko, reaches second round

The Hindu  

1 Naomi Osaka began her season with a straight-sets victory over Israeli qualifier Lina Glushko at the Auckland Open, a WTA 250 event, on Monday. Osaka, playing her first match since sustaining a back injury at the China Open, broke Glushko’s serve once in the opening set. Second Round Booked 🎟️@naomiosaka moves onto the next round in Auckland after a …

Naomi Osaka to start 2025 season in New Zealand
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka to start 2025 season in New Zealand

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland in January. “Naomi is one of the premier players in tennis with an exciting and hard-hitting game,” tournament director Nicolas Lamperin said Thursday. “It is always challenging to return to this sport after extensive time away but Naomi …

Naomi Osaka eliminated from US Open after second round loss to Karolina Muchova
4 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka eliminated from US Open after second round loss to Karolina Muchova

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U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova
4 months, 1 week ago

U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova

The Hindu  

Seemingly back in her U.S. Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka lost her way Thursday night, missing forehand after forehand until she ceded that game and chucked her racket, sending it clattering on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. But she played much better in the second set, getting her only break of the …

Naomi Osaka Reveals Why Her U.S. Open Outfit Had So Many Bows And Ruffles
4 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka Reveals Why Her U.S. Open Outfit Had So Many Bows And Ruffles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Osaka, in her victory over Jeļena Ostapenko, rocked an outfit complete with several bows that she sported, including on her bomber jacket, a light green ruffled skirt and on the backs of her shoes. “I definitely love to be involved in everything I do, whether it’s fashion or anything else,” said Osaka, who teased the fit on …

Osaka wins in style on US Open return
4 months, 1 week ago

Osaka wins in style on US Open return

China Daily  

Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a backhand against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in a US Open women's singles match in New York on Tuesday. Osaka claimed titles in New York in 2018 and 2020, along with a pair of trophies at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and her matchup against 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko marked the first …

Osaka wins in style on US Open return
4 months, 1 week ago

Osaka wins in style on US Open return

China Daily  

Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a backhand against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in a US Open women's singles match in New York on Tuesday. Osaka claimed titles in New York in 2018 and 2020, along with a pair of trophies at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and her matchup against 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko marked the first …

Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open

New York Times  

NEW YORK — On Tuesday afternoon, the world No 88, in the U.S. Open main draw as a wildcard, destroyed the 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open first round. “My biggest issue currently isn’t losses, though, my biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body.” Osaka, laying down on Arthur Ashe after winning the …

US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka feels better as she returns to the site of two of her Grand Slam titles
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Naomi Osaka feels better as she returns to the site of two of her Grand Slam titles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka is at the U.S. Open to compete for the first time in two years, and she said Saturday that returning to the site of two of her four Grand Slam titles gives her a boost — but not because she focuses on her past success there. No, Osaka explained, it’s more about hearkening further back, …

Is Naomi Osaka ‘too happy’ at U.S. Open? Chris Evert says ‘that can’t always be good’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Naomi Osaka ‘too happy’ at U.S. Open? Chris Evert says ‘that can’t always be good’

LA Times  

Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been pocked by fits and starts as she reacquaints herself with her athleticism and competitive fire. Sometimes when you are too happy, that can’t always be good either, I don’t know, for us to be intense and fierce.” The perfectionism Osaka relentlessly sought en route to the No. Just get through this one and keep …

Naomi Osaka still struggling after return to tennis: ‘I don’t feel like I’m in my body’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka still struggling after return to tennis: ‘I don’t feel like I’m in my body’

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too
6 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. “I’m just really excited to be here,” Osaka said Monday after pulling out a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Diane Parry in the first round at the All England Club by taking the last two games from 4-all in the third set. 1 and won …

Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return
6 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka reveals the hilarious way she found out about possible second round French Open clash with world No 1 Iga Swiatek
7 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka reveals the hilarious way she found out about possible second round French Open clash with world No 1 Iga Swiatek

Daily Mail  

Naomi Osaka is not one for looking too far ahead in the draw. Osaka deflected any attempts during pre-tournament media to ask about her prospective second-round opponent but said after her first-round win on Sunday: ‘Honestly, I really didn’t know, but then after, I was, like, why does everyone keep asking me about this draw? So I was like…oh.’ Iga …

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk

Associated Press  

PARIS — The big news in Naomi Osaka’s life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps. “Yesterday, she walked for the first time, so I was really happy about that,” Osaka said at Roland Garros on Saturday, a day before the tournament begins. If Osaka can get …

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris

Associated Press  

ROME — A first career victory over a top-20 player on clay. “I’m just really excited to learn more about clay-court and develop and go to Paris,” Osaka said. “I’m really happy.” Osaka held a break point when the rain suspension came. “Excited that I was able to do that.” In her opening match, Osaka beat 45th-ranked Clara Burel 7-6, …

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka Puts up 'Most Free' Performance to Progress to Second Round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka Puts up 'Most Free' Performance to Progress to Second Round

News 18  

In the WTA event, four-time grand slam-winner Naomi Osaka had little trouble in defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 in one hour, 18 minutes to move into the second round. Osaka will face another mother in the second round when she takes on Elina Svitolina of Ukraine who in 12 months back on the circuit is already back inside the …

Naomi Osaka beats Caroline Garcia in Qatar to avenge Australian Open loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka beats Caroline Garcia in Qatar to avenge Australian Open loss

Hindustan Times  

Naomi Osaka put last week's first-round defeat in Abu Dhabi behind her with a straight sets defeat of 15th seed Caroline Garcia at the Qatar Open on Monday. Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after winning a match against France's Caroline Garcia during the Qatar Open in Doha This was former world number one Osaka's second win from the five matches she …

Naomi Osaka optimistic over form following slow return from maternity break
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka optimistic over form following slow return from maternity break

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Osaka trying not to feel ‘a failure’ after early Abu Dhabi exit
11 months ago

Osaka trying not to feel ‘a failure’ after early Abu Dhabi exit

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she was trying not to feel “like a failure” after her comeback hit another roadblock with a 7-5, 6-0 defeat to former world number seven Danielle Collins in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday. I felt a little like a ‘failure’, but I don’t want to be too harsh,” Osaka told AFP in …

Naomi Osaka suffers straight-sets loss to Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi opener
11 months ago

Naomi Osaka suffers straight-sets loss to Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi opener

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Osaka sees the positives in 'bittersweet' exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Osaka sees the positives in 'bittersweet' exit

China Daily  

Japan's Naomi Osaka takes part in a press conference after losing her women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 16, 2024. said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet", but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the …

Australian Open 2024: Naomi Osaka vows not to mope after 'bittersweet' first round exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Naomi Osaka vows not to mope after 'bittersweet' first round exit

Firstpost  

Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open was “bittersweet” but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time. Thank you for the memories, see you next year Melbourne ❤️ pic.twitter.com/E7GYm3IhIL — NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ January 16, 2024 “I remember last year I wished I had an …

Australian Open 2024: Osaka vows not to mope after ‘bittersweet’ exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Osaka vows not to mope after ‘bittersweet’ exit

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open was “bittersweet” but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time. “I try to remind myself that I was pregnant six months ago and I can’t expect amazing results from the jump -- that doesn’t really do …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out

Firstpost  

Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing. Women’s fourth seed Gauff said ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year that she wanted to win “multiple” major titles after her breakthrough at Flushing Meadows in 2023. “She …

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

You could see it when she berated herself for making unforced errors, when she stood well inside the baseline to pounce on second serves, when she pumped her fist after nailing thunderous winners. Naomi Osaka, playing her first Grand Slam match in 17 months, was as hungry as ever in the first round against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open …

Naomi Osaka's Comeback At Australian Open Doesn't Go Well
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka's Comeback At Australian Open Doesn't Go Well

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MELBOURNE, Australia — Moments after her Grand Slam comeback ended in a first-round loss, Naomi Osaka walked back through the players’ tunnel where her name has a prominent place among recent Australian Open champions. “So I wouldn’t say, like, this comeback is how I thought because I’m delusional enough to think I could have won the tournament.” …

Australian Open 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Naomi Osaka said she had no regrets and had done “the best that I could possibly do” after her Grand Slam comeback came to an abrupt halt at the Australian Open on Monday. A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent before dominating a second set tie-break …

Australian Open day two: Andy Murray and Naomi Osaka suffer early exits
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open day two: Andy Murray and Naomi Osaka suffer early exits

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Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open comeback ends in first round against inspired Caroline Garcia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open comeback ends in first round against inspired Caroline Garcia

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Naomi Osaka loses to Caroline Garcia in 1st round on Grand Slam comeback at Australian Open
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka loses to Caroline Garcia in 1st round on Grand Slam comeback at Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Naomi Osaka returned to Grand Slam tennis after maternity leave in the same way she left it with a first-round loss after going down 6-4 7-6 to Caroline Garcia on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open on Monday. Naomi Osaka of Japan waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena following her first round loss to Caroline Garcia Taking on …

Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray and the cruelty of tennis comebacks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray and the cruelty of tennis comebacks

New York Times  

Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback started a little after 9.30pm local time on Monday with a slow and purposeful stroll onto the court at Rod Laver Arena in a technicolor warm-up jacket that demanded attention, just as she always did. “It’s not usual for players to come back from eight, nine months away from the game, a year away from …

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 2 Order of Play: Osaka in epic clash vs Garcia, Gauff, Medvedev to start campaign

India Today  

Naomi Osaka is set to make her Grand Slam return on Monday, January 14 when she faces France's Caroline Garcia in the night session at the Rod Laver Arena. Coco Gauff will start her campaign against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the morning session at the Rod Laver Arena. Daniil Medvedev, the finalist of the 2022 Australian Open, will face Terence …

No kidding around
11 months, 4 weeks ago

No kidding around

China Daily  

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a shot in her match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Queensland, Australia, on Jan 3. And Osaka has top billing among the three former Australian Open champions — all once ranked No 1 — returning to Melbourne Park for their first time as moms. The attention …

Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina

New York Times  

It was late September when Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and transcendent star of her sport, finally got on the phone with her former coach to talk about her next comeback. “At the core of everything, I want to show my daughter everything in the world, and I also want her to remember me playing tennis for as …

Familiar faces return to grand-slam court for Australian Open
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Familiar faces return to grand-slam court for Australian Open

The Independent  

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Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

Smaller things are getting Naomi Osaka’s attention now that she’s preparing for her Grand Slam comeback. The attention on that returning trio — Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki — intensified after another prominent storyline fizzled out when Rafael Nadal’s attempted comeback from a year-long injury layoff lasted three matches. Also, I feel a lot stronger physically, but I think …

Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals
1 year ago

Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals

LA Times  

Controversial champion Naomi Osaka makes her return to tennis just as Ben Rothenberg publishes an intriguing biography, “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice.” On the Shelf Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice By Ben Rothenberg Dutton: 496 pages, $35 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may …

New mom Naomi takes first baby steps in return
1 year ago

New mom Naomi takes first baby steps in return

China Daily  

Japan's Naomi Osaka attends a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on December 30, 2023. Osaka says motherhood has changed her after comeback begins with win BRISBANE, Australia — Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court. "It's a big change overnight," former world No 1 Osaka …

Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane
1 year ago

Naomi Osaka returns to elite tennis from a maternity break and wins her first match in Brisbane

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court. In her first competitive match since September 2022, the four-time major winner was broken while serving for the match and needed three match points in the tiebreaker before converting a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Tamara Korpatsch on Monday at the Brisbane …

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