Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing her mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, citing her mental health

CNN  

CNN — Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time major winner posted a statement on Twitter saying she was pulling out so that “everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris,” adding that she would “take some time away from the court.” Osaka revealed she had “suffered long bouts of depression” since winning her first Grand Slam title in 2018. READ: Naomi Osaka named Laureus Sportswoman of the Year as Lewis Hamilton’s social justice work is recognized Osaka defeated Romania's Patricia Maria Tig in straight sets at the French Open on Sunday. “I’m gonna take some time away from the court now, but when the time is right I really want to work with the Tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press and fans.” Following her decision to opt out of media duties last week, the French Open was criticized for posting a tweet – which it has since deleted – with photos of Rafael Nadal, Kei Nishikori, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff engaging in media duties with the caption: “They understood the assignment.” Four-time grand slam doubles winner Rennae Stubbs tweeted: “This is some serious shade from Roland Garros & the FFT. Visit CNN.com/sport Roland Garros said it asked Osaka “to reconsider her position and tried unsuccessfully to speak with her to check on her well-being, understand the specifics of her issue and what might be done to address it on site.” “Following the lack of engagement by Naomi Osaka, the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open jointly wrote to her to check on her well-being and offer support, underline their commitment to all athletes’ well-being and suggest dialog on the issue,” the statement read.

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U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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 wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur confirm that they will miss Paris Olympics
6 months ago

Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur confirm that they will miss Paris Olympics

CNN  

CNN — Two of tennis’ biggest stars have announced that they will skip the Olympic Games in Paris next month. 10 and three-time grand slam finalist Ons Jabeur also confirmed that she will miss the Games next month, writing on social media that the change of surfaces would put her health at risk. Quality Sport Images/Getty Images After the clay …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
6 months, 2 weeks ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

Iga Świątek pips Naomi Osaka in epic three-set-long thrilling affair to advance to third round of French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek pips Naomi Osaka in epic three-set-long thrilling affair to advance to third round of French Open

India TV News  

The red clay at the French Open witnessed a high-octane fixture between the top seed Iga Świątek and Naomi Osaka on Wednesday which had elements of an epic spectacle. 1 was only their third career meeting and it saw Świątek take a 2-1 lead over the Japanese in their overall head-to-head record. After securing her 16th consecutive win at the …

“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 …

Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in French Open classic
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in French Open classic

New York Times  

For more than five months, Naomi Osaka as been rumbling around women’s tennis like a volcano waiting to erupt. With her biggest triumph in years, Naomi Osaka lost to world No 1 and three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open on May 29. A four-time Grand Slam champion in her own right, Osaka has shown promise during the …

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz makes confident start at French Open, Naomi Osaka advances

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1. “After the match, I didn't feel anything.” In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti. “I think it’s an honor to play her in the French Open because …

Naomi Osaka reveals the hilarious way she found out about possible second round French Open clash with world No 1 Iga Swiatek
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 4 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 …

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

Osaka gets walkover as Zheng falls to Fernandez at Qatar Open
10 months, 1 week ago

Osaka gets walkover as Zheng falls to Fernandez at Qatar Open

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka received a walkover into the Doha quarterfinals on Wednesday, while Leylah Fernandez knocked out Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen 7-5, 6-3. Osaka will meet another former world number one, Karolina Pliskova, or Czech teenager Linda Noskova for a place in the last four, as the Japanese star continues her comeback from maternity leave. Chinese fifth seed Zheng let …

Osaka sees the positives in 'bittersweet' exit
11 months 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: Medvedev, Gauff power through; Murray, Osaka, Vondrousova crash out
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Australian Open 2024: Don't regret anything, says Naomi Osaka after Grand Slam comeback ends with first-round exit
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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, 1 week 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 …

Now a mom, Naomi Osaka gets ready to make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open
11 months, 2 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
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 …

On this day in 2018 – Naomi Osaka makes history after US Open final controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

On this day in 2018 – Naomi Osaka makes history after US Open final controversy

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka returns to the US Open for a discussion about mental health with Michael Phelps
1 year, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka returns to the US Open for a discussion about mental health with Michael Phelps

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka returned to the U.S. Open — the site of some of the tennis star’s greatest triumphs on a court and some difficult moments off it — for the first time in about a year to participate in a panel about mental health in sports, a topic she helped focus a spotlight on two years ago. …

US Open 2023: Bianca Andreescu withdraws due to back injury
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Bianca Andreescu withdraws due to back injury

The Hindu  

Former champion Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to injury, organisers said on Saturday, after the Canadian suffered a stress fracture in her back. “All of this led me to undergo medical examinations and sadly the results have revealed a small stress fracture in my back.” Andreescu, 23, was scheduled to face Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in the …

French Open: ‘I don’t support war,’ Belarusian Sabalenka says
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: ‘I don’t support war,’ Belarusian Sabalenka says

Al Jazeera  

Sabalenka says she does not support President Alexander Lukashenko ‘right now’ after win over Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, who refused to shake her hands. World tennis number two Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka has said she does not support the war in Ukraine and the stance of her country’s president on it, as she resumed her media duties at the French Open. After …

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus’ Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, didn’t appear at a news conference Friday after reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over …

French Open lets Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open lets Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka skip standard news conference after questions about Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

Two years after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open when she was fined, then threatened with disqualification, for skipping news conferences, another top tennis player — No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion — was allowed to avoid the traditional postmatch session open to all accredited journalists and instead speak Friday with what was described as a …

French Open 2023: Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Pavlyuchenkova makes winning Roland Garros return after injury woes

The Hindu  

ormer French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova celebrated her return to Roland Garros with a dominant win over Czech Linda Fruhvirtova on Monday and said she had feared for her career a year ago due to a knee problem. Pavlyuchenkova said she was forced to go through extensive rehabilitation and stopped playing tennis completely for around five months, with the lack …

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 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 …

At US Open, Marino ‘grateful’ after anxiety, burnout hiatus
2 years, 3 months ago

At US Open, Marino ‘grateful’ after anxiety, burnout hiatus

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Back in 2011, when Rebecca Marino was just 20, everything seemed to come so easily to her on a tennis court. At the U.S. Open on Friday, for the first time since then, Marino will participate in the third round of a Grand Slam tournament, marking the high point so far of her comeback from a five-year …

Venus Williams, Raducanu, Osaka all out in US Open 1st round
2 years, 3 months ago

Venus Williams, Raducanu, Osaka all out in US Open 1st round

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Playing in front of thousands of empty blue seats in an arena quite silent at the start, although growing louder later, Venus bowed out in the first round of …

Naomi Osaka won’t play at Wimbledon, citing Achilles tendon
2 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka won’t play at Wimbledon, citing Achilles tendon

Associated Press  

Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a lingering problem with her left Achilles tendon and marking the second consecutive year she’s decided to sit out the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. 1-ranked player posted a photo of herself on a grass court and wrote on Twitter: “my Achilles still isn’t right so I’ll see you next time.” Osaka …

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. “It’s important now we take into consideration those problems,” said Chevalier, a former pro player who has not worked previously in the area of mental health, “not to repeat a similar situation and to prevent instead of acting when it’s already here.” New amenities for players at …

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. “It’s important now we take into consideration those problems,” said Chevalier, a former pro player who has not worked previously in the area of mental health, “not to repeat a similar situation and to prevent instead of acting when it’s already here.” According to Chevalier, new amenities …

Osaka loses in 1st round of French Open, may skip Wimbledon
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka loses in 1st round of French Open, may skip Wimbledon

Associated Press  

PARIS — A year ago, Naomi Osaka left the French Open of her own volition, never beaten on the court but determining that she needed to pull out before the second round to stand up for herself and protect her mind. On Monday, Osaka departed Roland Garros against her will — via a 7-5, 6-4 loss in the first round …

French Open 2022: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls; Krejcikova, Osaka out
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls; Krejcikova, Osaka out

Firstpost  

Djokovic will next meet either Federico Coria or Alex Molcan, who is working with Marian Vajda — Novak’s former long-time coach. Paris: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the …

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon this season
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon this season

The Hindu  

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's participation in Wimbledon was in doubt on Monday after the Japanese player said the decision by the sport's authorities to strip the tournament of ranking points had reduced her motivation to play. Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grass court major opted …

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 …

French Open: Osaka crashes out, Swiatek breezes into second round
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open: Osaka crashes out, Swiatek breezes into second round

The Hindu  

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. Up against 27th seed Anisimova, four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka never looked comfortable on her least favourite surface as she struggled to control …

French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka hopes to find her feet on Roland Garros clay
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka hopes to find her feet on Roland Garros clay

Firstpost  

Naomi Osaka admitted to battling with depression and not finding the joy in wins. “Yeah, for the most part, I think I’m OK,” Osaka said of her return to French Open, a year after she walked out of the tournament. I feel like I’m a stand-up comedian, and I’m trying to figure out what’s okay and what’s not okay.” One …

FRENCH OPEN 2022: No. 1 Swiatek, Osaka among top players
2 years, 7 months ago

FRENCH OPEN 2022: No. 1 Swiatek, Osaka among top players

Associated Press  

PARIS — Some of the women to watch at the French Open, which begins Sunday at Roland Garros: ___ IGA SWIATEK Ranked: 1 Country: Poland Age: 20 2022 Record: 37-3 2022 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 8 Grand Slam Titles: 1 — French Open Last 5 French Opens: 2021-Lost Quarterfinal, 2020-Won Championship, 2019-4th, 2018-Did Not Play, 2017-DNP Aces: Enters on a …

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, …

Naomi Osaka gets rematch as she returns to French Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Naomi Osaka gets rematch as she returns to French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka will not have the luxury of easing into her return to the courts of the French Open, facing a tough foe in her very first match. Week 2 at Roland Garros, meanwhile, could be quite fascinating for Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz — the three leading favorites for the men’s title ended up on …

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 …

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 …

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 withdraws from Australian Open warm-up tournament: 'Body got a shock'
2 years, 11 months ago

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open warm-up tournament: 'Body got a shock'

Firstpost  

Osaka, the reigning Australian Open champion, hit the court this week for the first time since her tearful early exit at the US Open, after which she took a long break to deal with personal matters. Naomi Osaka pulled out of a warm-up tournament for the Australian Open Saturday, saying her “body got a shock” after playing her first matches …

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 …

2019 US Open champ Andreescu takes time off for mental break
3 years ago

2019 US Open champ Andreescu takes time off for mental break

Associated Press  

Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, will take a mental break from tennis and sit out the start of next season, including the Australian Open, saying Monday she wants to “re-set, recover, and grow” after a challenging two years that included getting COVID-19. The 21-year-old from Canada wrote in a posting on Twitter that she was affected mentally and …

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