Naomi Osaka Admits Pressure Of Olympics 'Was A Bit Much' After Loss
3 years, 4 months ago

Naomi Osaka Admits Pressure Of Olympics 'Was A Bit Much' After Loss

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Tennis star Naomi Osaka, who earned headlines for taking a mental health break from competition and post-match interviews, didn’t mince words after she lost Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics. I mean, I’m disappointed in every loss, but I feel like this one sucks more than the others,” Osaka said, per AFP, after a straight-set defeat to Marketa Vondrousova in the third round. “I think it’s maybe because I haven’t played in the Olympics before and for the first year was a bit much.” “I feel like my attitude wasn’t that great because I don’t really know how to cope with that pressure so that’s the best that I could have done in this situation,” she added, according to CNN. Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova defeats Naomi Osaka in the third round.

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Naomi Osaka eliminated from US Open after second round loss to Karolina Muchova
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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, …

Naomi Osaka still struggling after return to tennis: ‘I don’t feel like I’m in my body’
4 months, 1 week 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 loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka smiled as she spoke to reporters after a 7-5, 6-3 first-round loss to Angelique Kerber at the Paris Olympics on Saturday night, disappointed in the result but hopeful she eventually will return to being the once-dominant player who earned four Grand Slam titles and reached No. “Maybe I have to keep playing matches against really good …

Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdraws from the Olympics
5 months ago

Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdraws from the Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics tennis silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from the Paris Games on Monday because of a hand injury. The 25-year-old from the Czech Republic won Wimbledon last year despite being unseeded and was the runner-up at the French Open — played at Roland Garros, the same site being used for tennis matches at these Summer Games — in 2019. …

Osaka focuses on Olympics after Wimbledon KO
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Osaka focuses on Olympics after Wimbledon KO

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka rapidly switched her focus to the Paris Olympics after a chastening early exit from Wimbledon on Wednesday at the hands of America’s Emma Navarro. “Honestly, I feel like even though in the beginning it was kind of like we were trading games, I don’t know why, I didn’t feel fully confident in myself,” she said. The tennis tournament …

“I’ve felt worse” - Naomi Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat at Roland Garros
6 months, 3 weeks ago

“I’ve felt worse” - Naomi Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday’s epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: “I’ve felt worse”. ““I cried when I came off court but then I thought of how last year I was watching Iga win the French Open while I was pregnant” ”Naomi Osaka Former world number one Osaka, now ranked 134, was appearing at only …

Naomi Osaka optimistic over form following slow return from maternity break
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Osaka sees the positives in 'bittersweet' exit
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open comeback ends in first round against inspired Caroline Garcia
11 months, 1 week ago

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

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Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina
11 months, 2 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 …

Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Osaka withdraws from Pan Pacific, Pliskova loses
2 years, 3 months ago

Osaka withdraws from Pan Pacific, Pliskova loses

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Defending champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Pan Pacific Open ahead of her second-round match due to illness on Thursday. Fifth-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil benefited by a walkover from Osaka’s withdrawal and has a quarterfinal against fourth-seeded Veronika Kudermetova, who dominated Mexican qualifier Fernanda Contreras Gomez 6-0, 6-1. In other second-round matches, Petra Martic upset sixth-seeded …

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open with stomach pain
2 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Japan Open with stomach pain

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka’s woes deepened when the struggling former world number one pulled out of Japan Open in Tokyo complaining of abdominal pain on Thursday. The 24-year-old Japanese was set to play Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round later in the day but withdrew saying her “body won’t let” her compete. “It’s an honour to be able to play …

Naomi Osaka OUT of the French Open after suffering first round defeat against Amanda Anisimova
2 years, 7 months ago

Naomi Osaka OUT of the French Open after suffering first round defeat against Amanda Anisimova

Daily Mail  

Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in a 7-5 6-4 first-round loss to American Amanda Anisimova on Monday, a year after her dramatic withdrawal from the claycourt Grand Slam tournament amid mental health issues. Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in the first round to Amanda Anisimova Watch every match from Roland-Garros live and …

Naomi Osaka at French Open news conference: ‘I think I’m OK’
2 years, 7 months ago

Naomi Osaka at French Open news conference: ‘I think I’m OK’

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka cracked jokes at Roland Garros on Friday — and, yes, laughed at those jokes. All of which seemed to confirm this assessment that she offered during an 18-minute pre-tournament French Open news conference, one year after she declared she would avoid talking to the press and then withdrew before the second round: “For the most part, …

'I'm Not God': Naomi Osaka Shrugs Off Loss To No. 60 Player At Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

'I'm Not God': Naomi Osaka Shrugs Off Loss To No. 60 Player At Australian Open

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Defending champ Naomi Osaka lost to 60th-ranked Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open on Friday ― but appeared to take the third-round loss in stride. Osaka, who revealed mental health struggles and a loss in confidence since she dropped out of the French Open last May, waxed philosophical after dropping a third-set tiebreaker to the ecstatic Anisimova. …

Naomi Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return
2 years, 11 months ago

Naomi Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return

Live Mint  

Naomi Osaka said Tuesday that she aims to enjoy herself on court this year as she won on her return to action following a tearful exit at the US Open in September. The 24-year-old was nowhere near her best but defeated France's 61st-ranked veteran Alize Cornet 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the Melbourne Summer Set tournament and said that being back …

Analysis: Osaka should take whatever time off she needs
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Osaka should take whatever time off she needs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka does not owe it to anyone to play tennis for the rest of this season. “I guess we’re all dealing with some stuff,” Osaka said Friday night after her U.S. Open title defense was stopped by a 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 loss to unseeded 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez, “but I know that I’m dealing with some stuff.” …

Hoping for happiness for Naomi Osaka, who needs break again
3 years, 3 months ago

Hoping for happiness for Naomi Osaka, who needs break again

LA Times  

Naomi Osaka reacts during her 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 loss to Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the U.S. Open. An exhilarating day that included upset wins by 18-year-olds Leylah Fernandez and Carlos Alcaraz turned sad when a tearful Naomi Osaka said she will take a break from tennis to deal with the mental health issues that previously led her …

Naomi Osaka reaches 3rd round of US Open 2021 after opponent withdraws
3 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka reaches 3rd round of US Open 2021 after opponent withdraws

India TV News  

Defending champion Naomi Osaka returned to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when her opponent withdrew because of illness. In the meantime, the only match in progress had two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza facing Andrea Petkovic at Louis Armstrong Stadium. The two-time U.S. Open champion hasn't lost a Grand Slam match since Coco Gauff beat her …

Osaka wins US Open return, hopes to ‘believe more in myself’
3 years, 3 months ago

Osaka wins US Open return, hopes to ‘believe more in myself’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Here’s the realization Naomi Osaka came to, gradually and only recently: If other people think a lot of her, she probably should, too. “Hearing a little kid telling me that I’m their favorite player or I’m a role model, instinctively the first thought in my mind is, like, ‘Why?’” Osaka explained as Monday turned to Tuesday after …

Naomi Osaka stunned by Jil Teichmann in Cincinnati Masters third round
3 years, 4 months ago

Naomi Osaka stunned by Jil Teichmann in Cincinnati Masters third round

The Hindu  

An error-prone Naomi Osaka was stunned 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 by Jil Teichmann in the third round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Thursday. World number two Osaka cruised through the first set and looked like she would make short work of the Swiss wild card. But world number 76 Teichmann settled down and took the second set, …

Tokyo Olympics: Take your time Simone Biles - Ravi Shastri backs American gymnast after her withdrawal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Take your time Simone Biles - Ravi Shastri backs American gymnast after her withdrawal

India Today  

Messages of support have been pouring in for star American gymnast Simone Biles who withdrew from Artistic Gymnastics team event and individual all-round final, citing mental health concerns. Ravi Shastri said Simone Biles need not have to explain her stance to anyone after withdrawing from the marquee events at the Tokyo Games. God bless you girls #Olympics pic.twitter.com/wMS7eV1UlX — Ravi …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's Kei Nishikori 'sad and surprised' by Naomi Osaka's third-round exit
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's Kei Nishikori 'sad and surprised' by Naomi Osaka's third-round exit

Firstpost  

Nishikori said he had not reached out to Osaka following her defeat, but planned to message her to show his support. Tokyo: Japan’s Kei Nishikori said he was saddened by Naomi Osaka’s third-round exit at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday and sympathised with her over the huge expectations to win gold. Former US Open runner-up Nishikori beat American Marcos Giron …

‘A bit much': Naomi Osaka cites pressure in Olympic loss
3 years, 4 months ago

‘A bit much': Naomi Osaka cites pressure in Olympic loss

Associated Press  

TOKYO — It wasn’t the ending that Naomi Osaka — nor her multitudes of fans across Japan and worldwide — had expected. Osaka herself said after lighting the Olympic cauldron during last week’s opening ceremony that it was “undoubtedly the greatest athletic achievement and honor I will ever have in my life.” So maybe — just maybe — that will …

Home Favourite Naomi Osaka Knocked Out Of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Home Favourite Naomi Osaka Knocked Out Of Tokyo Olympics

The Quint  

With Naomi's exit, the top three players on the WTA singles rankings at the Olympics have all bowed out of the quadrennial showpiece. But Naomi looked like she was warming up for the second set when she broke in the first game of the second set and then held for a 2-0 lead. But Marketa broke back for 2-all and …

Tennis at Tokyo 2020: Osaka knocked out; no Sumit-Saina in mixed doubles
3 years, 4 months ago

Tennis at Tokyo 2020: Osaka knocked out; no Sumit-Saina in mixed doubles

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka’s straight-sets 1-6, 4-6 defeat to Marketa Vondrousova headlined a second consecutive day of carnage in women’s singles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In addition to the four-time Major winner, French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova, Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova and Roland Garros semifinalist Maria Sakkari were all shown the door on Tuesday. It was an ending neither Osaka …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka crashes out of Round 3 after error-strewn display
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka crashes out of Round 3 after error-strewn display

Firstpost  

Osaka, chosen to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony, struggled in an error-strewn display under the centre court roof at Ariake Tennis Park and was knocked out in 68 minutes. Tokyo: Japan’s Naomi Osaka suffered a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the Tokyo Games on Tuesday, crushing her dreams of winning Olympic …

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'sad' due to shock defeat but 'really happy' with 1st Olympic experience
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'sad' due to shock defeat but 'really happy' with 1st Olympic experience

India Today  

Naomi Osaka said that she was disappointed by her shock defeat on Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics but happy with how her maiden Games experience went. "For me, I'm sort of a person that wings a lot of things, so that's either a really good thing or a really bad thing," said Osaka. "I'm disappointed in every loss, but I …

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka knocked out after stunning straight-set defeat to in women's singles tennis
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka knocked out after stunning straight-set defeat to in women's singles tennis

India Today  

World No.2 and home favourite Naomi Osaka was knocked out of women's singles tennis at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Osaka lost to former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-4 in the third round of the Tokyo tennis tournament on Tuesday. The women's singles tennis event has now lost both of its top draw cards …

Celebrity fans praise Simone Biles for prioritizing mental health over Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Celebrity fans praise Simone Biles for prioritizing mental health over Olympics

LA Times  

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles waits for her turn to perform during the artistic gymnastics women’s final at the Olympics in Tokyo on Tuesday. — AB July 27, 2021 It’s impossible to understand the pressure Simone Biles—the greatest gymnast in the history of the sport—and Naomi Osaka are feeling, but we’re lucky to live in a time where young Black trailblazers …

Naomi Osaka will leave 2020 Olympics without a medal, loses in 3rd round to Marketa Vondrousova
3 years, 4 months ago

Naomi Osaka will leave 2020 Olympics without a medal, loses in 3rd round to Marketa Vondrousova

CNN  

CNN — Naomi Osaka will leave the Tokyo 2020 Olympics without a medal, as the four-time major champion was upset in the third round Tuesday by Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. I mean, I’m disappointed in every loss, but I feel like this one sucks more than the others,” Osaka said. I think I’m glad with how I played, …

Naomi Osaka reaches third round in Tokyo, beating Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 6-2
3 years, 4 months ago

Naomi Osaka reaches third round in Tokyo, beating Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 6-2

The Hindu  

Home favourite Naomi Osaka stepped up her quest for Olympic gold on Monday as she eased into the third round of the Tokyo Games tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic. The Japanese star was playing for the second time in as many days after her first match was put back 24 hours, with Osaka given …

Naomi Osaka eliminated in third-round stunner at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Naomi Osaka eliminated in third-round stunner at Tokyo Olympics

LA Times  

Naomi Osaka reacts after losing a point to Marketa Vondrousova during the third round of the Tokyo Olympics women’s singles tennis tournament Tuesday. Osaka, the host country’s face of these Games, lost in straight sets to Vondrousova of the Czech Republic — 6-1, 6-4 — in the third round of the women’s tennis tournament. “I feel like there’s a lot …

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka advances to third round in women's tennis singles
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka advances to third round in women's tennis singles

India Today  

Naomi Osaka crushed winners off both wings — forehand and backhand — seemingly at will in a 6-3, 6-2 win over 49th-ranked Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland on Monday to reach the last 16 at the Ariake Tennis Park. Winning Olympic gold on home soil would be the icing on the cake though Osaka said she was determined not to look …

Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 3: India lose 0-2 to Germany in women's hockey; Sajan Prakash fails to make semifinals
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 3: India lose 0-2 to Germany in women's hockey; Sajan Prakash fails to make semifinals

Hindustan Times  

By Tokyo Olympics highlights Day 3: The third day was another disappointing one from India. Tokyo Olympics Live Updates Day 3 Tokyo Olympics highlights Day 3: Sumit Nagal was knocked out after losing to World No. India started the day with CA Bhavani Devi, the first Indian fencer to compete at the Olympics, winning her first bout in the Women's …

Tennis in Tokyo Olympics: Sania Mirza-Ankita Raina crash out
3 years, 4 months ago

Tennis in Tokyo Olympics: Sania Mirza-Ankita Raina crash out

The Hindu  

The Sania Mirza-Ankita Raina combine bit the dust in the first round of the women’s doubles at the Tokyo Games on Sunday, losing to Ukraine’s Nadiia Kichenok and Lydumyla Kichenok 6-0, 6-7,. READ| Elsewhere, there was a stunning opening round loss for World No.1 and Wimbledon champion Ash Barty against Sara Sorribes-Tormo of Spain, 4-6, 3-6. READ| The likes of …

Naomi Osaka Talks To Media Again After Winning Olympic Tennis Match
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka Talks To Media Again After Winning Olympic Tennis Match

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Naomi Osaka first let her racket do the talking in a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Zheng Saisai at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. “More than anything else I’m just focused on playing tennis,” Osaka told reporters afterward on Sunday, per The Associated Press. I feel definitely a little bit refreshed and I’m happy again.” Osaka, representing Japan, …

‘Out of my body': Osaka sharp in debut at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Out of my body': Osaka sharp in debut at Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Naomi Osaka is back playing, still winning, and also talking to the media again. “More than anything else I’m just focused on playing tennis,” Osaka said. I feel definitely a little bit refreshed and I’m happy again.” She added that she was “happy” that reporters were asking her questions, then added: “I feel a little bit out of …

Naomi Osaka wins in debut at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka wins in debut at Tokyo Olympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Naomi Osaka is back and still winning. Wearing a bright red dress and a red visor and with her hair styled in red-and-white braids to match the colors of the Japanese flag stitched onto the left side of her chest, Osaka served six aces in all and produced 25 winners to Zheng's 10. Top-ranked Ash Barty was upset by …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka makes much-anticipated return, Simone Biles targets Olympic history
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka makes much-anticipated return, Simone Biles targets Olympic history

Firstpost  

Australian Open champion Osaka has not played since May, when she walked out of Roland Garros saying that media commitments were harming her mental health. Tokyo: Japan’s Naomi Osaka, star of the Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony, returns from her self-imposed tennis exile on Sunday as US legend Simone Biles sets about equalling the all-time record for gymnastics gold medals. Other …

Naomi Osaka Returns To Competition At Tokyo Olympics Following Mental Health Break
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka Returns To Competition At Tokyo Olympics Following Mental Health Break

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOKYO — Naomi Osaka’s first match in nearly two months will come against 52nd-ranked Zheng Saisai of China in the opening round of the Olympic tennis tournament. The second-seeded Osaka, who represents host Japan and is one of the top names at the Games, is returning to competition after she withdrew from the French Open following the …

Tokyo Olympics: Unbelievable when we lose, says Megan Rapinoe after USWNT loss to Sweden
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Unbelievable when we lose, says Megan Rapinoe after USWNT loss to Sweden

The Hindu  

While the four-time World Cup-winning United States may have once appeared untouchable, Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Sweden is a reminder that there are several title threats at the Tokyo Olympics, veteran forward Megan Rapinoe said. The Americans' bid to pick up a fifth Olympic gold got off to a rocky start on Wednesday, as their 44-game unbeaten streak ended in …

Naomi Osaka reveals racist backlash after saying she would represent Japan at the Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka reveals racist backlash after saying she would represent Japan at the Olympics

The Independent  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Angelique Kerber, Victoria Azarenka become latest tennis stars to pull out of Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Angelique Kerber, Victoria Azarenka become latest tennis stars to pull out of Games

Firstpost  

“The thought of participating in the Olympics has been a constant motivation for me over the past few moths,” wrote Kerber, who is the highest-ranked German at 22. Angelique Kerber became the latest star to pull out of the Tokyo Olympic tennis, saying on Thursday “my body needs rest”. Azarenka pulls out as well Former world number one and 2012 …

Naomi Osaka says Michelle Obama, Novak Djokovic, and few others reached out after she withdrew from French Open
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka says Michelle Obama, Novak Djokovic, and few others reached out after she withdrew from French Open

Firstpost  

On the topic of news conferences, Osaka said she thinks the “format itself is out of date and in great need of a refresh.” New York: Naomi Osaka says former first lady Michelle Obama and sports stars Novak Djokovic, Michael Phelps and Stephen Curry were among those who reached out to offer support after she withdrew from the French Open …

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