Naomi Osaka is an unusual breed of champion – and that’s okay
3 years, 9 months ago

Naomi Osaka is an unusual breed of champion – and that’s okay

The Independent  

“I feel like even if you’re not playing great you should still find ways to win. I’m trying to find ways to do that,” Naomi Osaka said after her 23-match winning streak came to an end in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Wednesday. “Hopefully, I don’t lose like this a couple more times, but I think the more times that stuff like this happens, the more I’ll learn from it.” Osaka, whose comprehensive 6-0 6-4 defeat by Maria Sakkari saw her fall a few matches short of potentially regaining her world No 1 ranking, added in her post-match press conference: “I do think like the last time I was in this seat I wasn’t really thinking at all about rankings, but someone asked me that question, so then I did start to ponder about it a lot. But I feel like even if it did, I should be able to rise above that.” Those words might seem somewhat unusual – or even uninspiring – coming from a four-time Grand Slam champion, who is currently the best women’s player in the world despite her No 2 WTA ranking and one of the best tennis players in the world, full stop. Osaka’s apparent self-doubt, which seems to wax and wane across the seasons, has not prevented her from achieving startling accomplishments – at a young age, no less – with many more likely in her future.

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Injured Naomi Osaka 'optimistic' about Australian Open after painful Auckland exit
3 days, 15 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, 15 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 2025: Osaka into first semifinal since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

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 …

Naomi Osaka says she won’t “hang around” in tennis if the results don’t come
1 week, 4 days ago

Naomi Osaka says she won’t “hang around” in tennis if the results don’t come

Associated Press  

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. “I’d rather spend time with my daughter if I’m not where I think I should be and where I …

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 …

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, …

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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Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka: How to be tennis world No 1
7 months, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka: How to be tennis world No 1

New York Times  

Long before Iga Swiatek was Iga Swiatek, the intermittently outspoken tennis wrecking machine and world No 1, and back when Naomi Osaka was just starting to become Naomi Osaka, a barrier-breaking icon of sports and culture, the teenager and the twentysomething had a frank chat about Swiatek’s future. “There are moments I could have stepped in a lot more, but …

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 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, 4 weeks 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
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 …

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: 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 …

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

The Independent  

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

Naomi Osaka emphasising patience on return to Australian Open

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai
1 year ago

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said motherhood had given her a new outlook and the former world number one hoped to inspire her daughter Shai when she returned to the WTA tour at the Brisbane International that begins on Sunday. The four-times Grand Slam champion last competed in a WTA tournament at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in late September 2022 and …

Naomi Osaka on comeback in Brisbane after becoming mother: Want to show Shai she's capable of everything
1 year ago

Naomi Osaka on comeback in Brisbane after becoming mother: Want to show Shai she's capable of everything

India Today  

Naomi Osaka said that her perspective towards life has changed after she became a mother. “I want to show Shai that she’s capable of everything, so that’s one of my main purposes and main reasons why I want to be back out here,” she stated. Osaka last played competitive tennis back in September 2022 in the Toray Pan Pacific Open …

On this day in 2018 – Naomi Osaka makes history after US Open final controversy
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open
1 year, 4 months ago

New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she plans to compete at January’s Australian Open and will maintain a busy schedule next year when she returns to competition after giving birth to her first child. The four-time major champion withdrew from this year’s Australian Open due to her pregnancy and welcomed daughter Shai in July. READ| US Open 2023: Keys pushes past Vondrousova to …

Serena draws U.S. Open crowd; Nadal eyes No. 1; Osaka anxious
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena draws U.S. Open crowd; Nadal eyes No. 1; Osaka anxious

The Hindu  

Serena Williams rose from her sideline seat after a break during a training session inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, and as she walked to the baseline at the end of the court covered by shade on a steamy morning, a few voices from the stands called out in unison, "Serena, we love you!" About to hit some serves in preparation for …

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 …

Osaka keen to tune out doubters and spark successful run in Madrid
2 years, 8 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 …

Naomi Osaka visibly emotional after victory over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final
2 years, 9 months ago

Naomi Osaka visibly emotional after victory over Belinda Bencic to reach Miami Open final

ABC  

Former world number one Naomi Osaka has reached a championship match for the first time since the 2021 Australian Open. Key points: Osaka was visibly emotional after the win against world number 22 Belinda Bencic She will leave Miami no worse than 36th in the world and would be back in the top 30 if she wins the title Osaka …

Naomi Osaka Breezes Past Danielle Collins to Make Last Four at Miami Open
2 years, 9 months ago

Naomi Osaka Breezes Past Danielle Collins to Make Last Four at Miami Open

News 18  

Naomi Osaka moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with another impressive performance as an out-of-sorts American Danielle Collins was brushed aside at the Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday. The clinical Japanese star, yet to drop a set in this tournament, won 6-2, 6-1 and will meet Swiss Olympic gold medal winner Belinda Bencic in the last four. Bencic, the world …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

Defending champion Naomi Osaka bows out of Australian Open to on-song Amanda Anisimova
2 years, 11 months ago

Defending champion Naomi Osaka bows out of Australian Open to on-song Amanda Anisimova

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return
3 years 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 makes winning return in Melbourne in first match in four months
3 years ago

Naomi Osaka makes winning return in Melbourne in first match in four months

The Independent  

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Osaka hints at return with photos of her back on court
3 years, 2 months ago

Osaka hints at return with photos of her back on court

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka hinted she had resumed training after posting photos of herself standing on a tennis court and holding a racket. The Japanese former world number one said she was taking a break from the sport to focus on her mental health following her shock third-round exit at the U.S. Open in September. The four-time Grand Slam champion has struggled …

Hoping for happiness for Naomi Osaka, who needs break again
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

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