Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal tells Naomi Osaka 'she must be 'ready' for adversity
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal tells Naomi Osaka 'she must be 'ready' for adversity

Daily Mail  

Rafael Nadal has expressed his sympathy for Naomi Osaka but has told her she must be prepared to handle hecklers following her breakdown during last week's Indian Wells defeat. Rafael Nadal has expressed sympathy to Naomi Osaka but told her to brace herself for hecklers Osaka was reduced to tears by a heckler during Saturday night's Indian Wells defeat The 24-year-old, who took a break from tennis last year to focus on her mental health, addressed the crowd afterwards to explain exactly why the incident had upset her so much. During her match, a spectator yelled 'Naomi, you suck' which unnerved the 24-year-old The Japanese star approached the chair umpire to ask that something be done However, the officials explained that she didn't know who it was and could not take any action As a result, Osaka was forced to continue and lost the match 6-0, 6-4 to Veronika Kudermetova Nadal's comments echoes Andy Murray's sentiments on the situation. 'I've often thought watching certain sports, I wouldn't say I've often seen it loads in tennis - I know it's happened but I don't think it's that common in tennis - but if I watch a football match and a player's going to take a throw-in or a corner kick and the crowd are just hurling insults at those individuals, I always think like, you know, how's that allowed?

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Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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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 …

Rafa roars again in blistering return
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafa roars again in blistering return

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns to Austria's Dominic Thiem during their match at the Brisbane International in Australia on Tuesday. AFP Spaniard shows no signs of rust as he powers past Thiem BRISBANE, Australia — His arms raised triumphantly, unable to conceal a winner's grin, Rafael Nadal took time to savor a victory that was 12 months and a lot of …

Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka's emotional comebacks are the talk of the town but let’s not over-celebrate
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka's emotional comebacks are the talk of the town but let’s not over-celebrate

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited return has come to pass and 22-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal and his fans should be ecstatic after his 7-5 6-1 win against 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International. Rafael Nadal's goal in 2024 may not be to win Grand Slams, but see how much his body can go through Nadal was playing …

Naomi Osaka Pulls Out of Pan Pacific Open with Stomach Pain
2 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka Pulls Out of Pan Pacific Open with Stomach Pain

News 18  

Former tennis world number one Naomi Osaka pulled out of her home Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday after complaining of abdominal pain. The Japanese 24-year-old was set to play Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round but withdrew saying her “body won’t let" her compete. “It’s an honour to be able to play at the Toray Pan …

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, …

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka opens up about anxiety and depression a year after French Open withdrawal
2 years, 7 months ago

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka opens up about anxiety and depression a year after French Open withdrawal

Daily Mail  

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka said she is having a 'blast' on the court 'for the first time in a while,' a year after she withdrew from the French Open due to mental health issues. Tennis pro Naomi Osaka said she is having a 'blast' on the court for the 'first time in a while,' a year after she withdrew from …

Madrid Open: Naomi Osaka on 'stealing' one thing from Rafael Nadal - It'll either go really good or really bad
2 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Naomi Osaka on 'stealing' one thing from Rafael Nadal - It'll either go really good or really bad

India Today  

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka said that she has taken a cue from Rafael Nadal’s style of play to prepare for the upcoming clay season. The 24-year-old Osaka is all set to take part in the Madrid Open and will be up against Russia’s Anastasia Potapova on Friday, April 29 in the Round of 64 match. “Honestly, I've been wanting …

Osaka keen to tune out doubters and spark successful run in Madrid
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka keen to tune out doubters and spark successful run in Madrid

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she is filtering out any negativity in her preparation for the claycourt season as she continues to heal from being heckled in a second round loss at Indian Wells last month. The four-times Grand Slam champion was broken in the first game at the tournament in California when a fan shouted "Naomi, you suck" and Osaka could …

Osaka soaks up Miami cheers after Indian Wells jeers
2 years, 9 months ago

Osaka soaks up Miami cheers after Indian Wells jeers

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka was cheered on to a 6-3, 6-4 first-round win over Australia's Astra Sharma at the Miami Open on Wednesday, still stung by the heckling she received in a second round loss at Indian Wells. Playing in what she calls her home tournament, Osaka was in complete command right from the moment she stepped onto the Hard Rock Stadium …

Osaka has little trouble, tops Sharma at Miami Open
2 years, 9 months ago

Osaka has little trouble, tops Sharma at Miami Open

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Naomi Osaka was greeted by some cheers when she walked onto the court, then got significantly louder ones when her work for the day was done. 1 in the world not too long ago, Osaka had little trouble in beating Astra Sharma of Australia 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday — the first full day of play at …

'Be quiet': Kyrgios hits out at fan behaviour during Indian Wells defeat against Nadal
2 years, 9 months ago

'Be quiet': Kyrgios hits out at fan behaviour during Indian Wells defeat against Nadal

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios had a typically direct message for his hecklers after his loss to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells on Thursday. Kyrgios maintained that the atmosphere of the match was "amazing" even as he repeatedly clashed with the crowd and chair umpire, and smashed his racket on two occasions. READ | Indian Wells: Nadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets to …

Players need to build resilience to deal with hecklers, says Nadal
2 years, 9 months ago

Players need to build resilience to deal with hecklers, says Nadal

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal said he felt sorry for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells, but added that tennis players needed to be ready to deal with adversities. Osaka, who sparked a conversation about mental health in sports last year with her withdrawal from the French …

Indian Wells 2022: Rafael Nadal says players should be ready for heckling after Naomi Osaka's tearful exit
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Rafael Nadal says players should be ready for heckling after Naomi Osaka's tearful exit

Firstpost  

Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka was reduced to tears by a heckler on Saturday as she crashed out of the tournament in a straight sets defeat to Veronika Kudermetova. Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal on Monday expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka following her tearful exit at Indian Wells, but believes players should learn to deal with hostile fans. Speaking after his …

Murray says hecklers are an unfortunate part of sports
2 years, 9 months ago

Murray says hecklers are an unfortunate part of sports

The Hindu  

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells but said unruly fans were an unfortunate part of sports. "I've often thought watching certain sports, I wouldn't say I've often seen it loads in tennis. Murray said he had heard comments that were "not comfortable" …

Naomi Osaka Heckled During Defeat Against Russian Veronika Kudermetova
2 years, 9 months ago

Naomi Osaka Heckled During Defeat Against Russian Veronika Kudermetova

The Quint  

Kudermetova and Osaka were due to face each other for the first time this season at the Melbourne Summer Set in January, before the latter withdrew due to an abdominal injury ahead of their last-4 clash. "I have a little bit more confidence than last year because I think every day I practice really hard and it gives me really …

BNP Paribas Open: Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears by Heckler at Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

BNP Paribas Open: Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears by Heckler at Indian Wells

News 18  

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler on Saturday during her 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament. Japan’s Osaka, ranked 78th in the world after her third-round exit at the Australian Open, was rocked early in the first set when someone in the crowd yelled “Naomi, you …

Rattled by spectator’s outburst, Osaka loses at Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

Rattled by spectator’s outburst, Osaka loses at Indian Wells

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Rattled by a derogatory shout from a spectator, Naomi Osaka went on to lose 6-0, 6-4 to Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday night. “But after that moment, I saw that Naomi, she start to cry.” Osaka later made the unusual request to use the umpire’s microphone …

Rattled by heckler, tearful Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

Rattled by heckler, tearful Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka was rattled by a heckler early in her second round match against Veronika Kudermetova on Saturday and never recovered as she lost 6-0, 6-4 at Indian Wells. After being broken in the first game, a fan shouted "Naomi, you suck" and Osaka could later be seen wiping away tears. RELATED| "I've been heckled before and it didn't really …

Bad trend continues as Naomi Osaka deals with verbal harassment
2 years, 9 months ago

Bad trend continues as Naomi Osaka deals with verbal harassment

LA Times  

The words had a piercing clarity in the silence dictated by tennis custom. Osaka, who is of Black and Japanese heritage, said the taunt Saturday had led her to think about the racial abuse heaped on superstar sisters Serena and Venus Williams and their father, Richard, here in 2001 after Venus’ late withdrawal from a scheduled semifinal against Serena. It …

Osaka at peace with herself ahead of Indian Wells tournament
2 years, 9 months ago

Osaka at peace with herself ahead of Indian Wells tournament

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she had a new perspective on tennis after taking a break from the sport last year to prioritise her mental health and is now focused on "trying hard and having fun" at Indian Wells. "I've learned to enjoy my time more," she told reporters on Wednesday on the eve of her first round showdown with Sloane Stephens. …

Naomi Osaka at Indian Wells: 'I’m at peace with myself'
2 years, 9 months ago

Naomi Osaka at Indian Wells: 'I’m at peace with myself'

LA Times  

Everything felt so familiar yet so strange when Naomi Osaka made her way around the grounds of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this week before the start of the BNP Paribas Open. “Usually when I walk around there’s people that are like, ‘Win the tournament,’ or ‘I have tickets to the finals, see you there,’ kind of thing,” Osaka said. …

Australian Open 2022: No disgrace in defeat for Naomi Osaka as Rafael Nadal delivers statement victory
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: No disgrace in defeat for Naomi Osaka as Rafael Nadal delivers statement victory

The Independent  

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'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 …

Naomi Osaka Confirms Withdrawal from Indian Wells
3 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka Confirms Withdrawal from Indian Wells

News 18  

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from next month’s rescheduled ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament in California, organisers confirmed Wednesday. Osaka said earlier this month she planned to take an indefinite break from tennis after an upset early exit from the US Open. “I honestly don’t know when I’m going to play my next tennis match,” Osaka said following …

Osaka wins three-setter in tour return againt Gauff
3 years, 4 months ago

Osaka wins three-setter in tour return againt Gauff

The Hindu  

Two days after a thoughtful exchange with a local sports columnist, Naomi Osaka delivered a more relevant statement on the court. I’m super excited to play another match.” Citing discomfort with post-match news conferences, the four-time Grand Slam champion withdrew from Roland Garros and skipped Wimbledon. The 23-year-old Osaka is outspoken on many social issues and announced during Monday’s pre-match …

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, …

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka
3 years, 5 months ago

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka was not the first professional tennis player to withdraw during a Grand Slam tournament because of mental health concerns — and she likely won’t be the last. “And there’s always a breaking point for everyone.” Osaka brought attention to the topic in late May, when she pulled out of the French Open before the second …

Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka says preparing for Olympics, will talk to media again but on my own term
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka says preparing for Olympics, will talk to media again but on my own term

India Today  

Tennis star Naomi Osaka on Monday said that she is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and will take part in the press conferences. “I am preparing myself little by little so I can be at the top of my games at the Olympics, “Naomi Osaka wrote in a message published by Japan’s national broadcaster NHK. This is especially the …

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon but will compete at Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon but will compete at Olympics

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal withdraw from Wimbledon
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal withdraw from Wimbledon

LA Times  

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Wimbledon but plans to compete at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Naomi Osaka, the No.-2 ranked female tennis player in the world, has withdrawn from Wimbledon but intends to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, her representatives said in a statement issued Thursday. When she announced her withdrawal she said for the first time publicly …

Sunil Gavaskar: An opportunity lost for Naomi Osaka
3 years, 6 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar: An opportunity lost for Naomi Osaka

The Hindu  

The first major of the tennis calendar is the Australian Open played in January. READ: Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal The winner of the first major therefore looks forward to participating in the next one even, if in tennis it may not be on their favourite surface. Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open …

Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal
3 years, 6 months ago

Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka on Saturday thanked her fans for their support after the four-time Grand Slam champion earlier this week withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health issues. The Japanese player initially said she would not attend the tournament's mandatory post-match press conferences, which she said put undue pressure on players. The International Tennis Federation has promised a comprehensive review …

Naomi Osaka takes to social media for the first time since she withdrew from the French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka takes to social media for the first time since she withdrew from the French Open

Daily Mail  

Naomi Osaka has thanked fans for their messages of support in the wake of her withdrawal from the French Open. Japan's Osaka left the clay court Grand Slam on Monday after refusing to attend the mandatory post-match press conferences and revealing she had been suffering from bouts of depression for three years. Naomi Osaka has taken to social media for …

Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon participation under cloud, says Marion Bartoli
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon participation under cloud, says Marion Bartoli

The Hindu  

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli says there are big question marks about whether or not Naomi Osaka will play at the grasscourt championships this year after her withdrawal from the French Open, citing mental health issues. Japan's Osaka pulled out of French Open on Monday after refusing to attend the mandatory post-match press conferences and revealing she had been suffering …

Judy Murray backs Osaka in French Open press conference saga
3 years, 6 months ago

Judy Murray backs Osaka in French Open press conference saga

The Hindu  

Judy Murray spoke out in support of Naomi Osaka on Wednesday, saying tennis players faced extremely high demands from the media which could become an "underestimated source of stress". Murray, a coach and mother to three-times Grand Slam winner Andy and multiple doubles champion Jamie, said she hoped that Osaka would find a way to be comfortable in the sport …

Naomi Osaka WON'T be given special treatment at Wimbledon this month
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka WON'T be given special treatment at Wimbledon this month

Daily Mail  

Naomi Osaka will not receive any special treatment at Wimbledon this summer after the world No 2 withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of mental health concerns. Naomi Osaka will not receive any special treatment with media duties at Wimbledon this year Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday and it's unclear if she will play at …

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka's concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka's concerns

The Hindu  

The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted to tennis star Naomi Osaka’s stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to address players concerns about mental health. The next day, Osaka pulled out of the tournament entirely, saying she experiences “huge waves of anxiety” before meeting with the media and revealing she has “suffered long bouts of depression.” …

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns

Associated Press  

The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka’s stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to address players’ concerns about mental health. The next day, Osaka pulled out of the tournament entirely, saying she experiences “huge waves of anxiety” before meeting with the media and revealing she has “suffered long bouts of …

Naomi Osaka: Grand slams offer support following French Open withdrawal
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka: Grand slams offer support following French Open withdrawal

The Independent  

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Nike, Athletes, Fans Show Support For Naomi Osaka After Withdrawal From French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Nike, Athletes, Fans Show Support For Naomi Osaka After Withdrawal From French Open

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Fans, fellow athletes and even brands are rallying to show support for tennis superstar Naomi Osaka after she announced on Monday that she’s withdrawing from the French Open in part to take care of her mental health. The 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner issued a statement on social media explaining that she’s been suffering “long bouts of …

French Open 2021: Organisers' lack of empathy for Naomi Osaka disconcerting as tennis star withdraws from Roland Garros
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Organisers' lack of empathy for Naomi Osaka disconcerting as tennis star withdraws from Roland Garros

Firstpost  

French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton took a seat in the press conference room in Paris on Monday. On Sunday – day 1 of the second major of the year - Naomi Osaka took court and won in straight sets over Patricia Maria Tig at the French Open. “If the organisations think they can keep saying, ‘do press or you’re …

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