Naomi Osaka
Japanese tennis player (born 1997)
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Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player. She has been ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles. Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, with two Australian Open and two US Open titles. Her seven titles on the WTA Tour also include two at the Premier Mandatory level. At the 2018 US Open and the 2019 Australian Open, Osaka won her first two major titles in back-to-back tournaments. She was the first woman to win successive major singles titles since Serena Williams in 2015, and the first to win her first two in successive majors since Jennifer Capriati in 2001.
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Osaka aiming for Paris 2024 after BJK Cup winNaomi Osaka says she "would love to play" at this summer's Olympics in Paris after helping Japan reach the Billie Jean King Cup finals.BBC Sport - Published | |
WTA maternity pay would be 'life-changing'Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka speak to BBC Sport about why introducing maternity pay on the WTA Tour would be "life-changing".BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka and Keys to play at Eastbourne in JuneFormer world number one Naomi Osaka will make her first grass-court appearance for nearly five years as she and Madison Keys are confirmed to play at Eastbourne in June.BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka out as Swiatek continues Qatar title defenceIga Swiatek remains on course for a third straight Qatar Open title after beating Victoria Azarenka, while Naomi Osaka is knocked out by Karolina Pliskova.BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka through in Doha to end quarter-final waitFour-time major winner Naomi Osaka goes through in Qatar Open to reach the quarter-finals of a tournament for the first time in almost two years.BBC Sport - Published | |
Returning Osaka loses to Pliskova in BrisbaneNaomi Osaka loses the second match of her comeback to another former world number 1 Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.BBC Sport - Published | |
'She's ready to conquer again' - the return of OsakaNaomi Osaka has returned to tennis after 15 months out, with one new family member and a fresh outlook on life and sport.BBC Sport - Published | |
'I'm very proud of myself' - Osaka wins on comebackNew mother Naomi Osaka wins the first match of her comeback by beating Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets at the Brisbane International.BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka 'more confident' since becoming a motherNaomi Osaka is set to make her return to tennis in Brisbane next week after giving birth to her daughter in July.BBC Sport - Published | |
Returning Osaka targets place at Paris OlympicsFormer world number one Naomi Osaka is targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics and further Grand Slam crowns as she prepares to return to action.BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka returning to tennis six months after giving birthFour-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will return to tennis six months after giving birth when she plays at the Brisbane International in January.BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka plans Australian return and 'way more' eventsNaomi Osaka aims to compete at the Australian Open and play "way more tournaments" than she used to when she returns from maternity leave.BBC Sport - Published | |
Osaka gives birth to baby girl, WTA announcesFour-time Grand Slam champion and ex-world number one Naomi Osaka gives birth to her first child, says the WTA.BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka, Cordae Welcome Baby Girl, We're Officially Parents!Naomi Osaka and Cordae's little bundle of joy is here -- the "Gifted" rapper announced at a recent show the tennis superstar gave birth to their first child!! The talented MC shared the big news at his..TMZ.com - Published |
Cordae Kisses Naomi Osaka's Baby Bump, We're Having A Girl!Naomi Osaka and Cordae just revealed ... they're having a GIRL!!! The "Gifted" rapper and the tennis superstar announced the major news on Friday ... sharing a pic of Cordae kissing Naomi's baby bump..TMZ.com - Published | Naomi Osaka Reveals Baby Bump, All Smiles In JapanTennis superstar Naomi Osaka showed off a new fashion accessory while hanging around her home country of Japan this week ... posting a few pics of her growing baby bump!! 25-year-old Osaka -- who..TMZ.com - Published |
Naomi Osaka Grabs Dinner With Mom After Pregnancy AnnouncementTennis superstar Naomi Osaka had a night out with her mom in the Big Apple on Monday ... hitting up a Japanese restaurant three weeks after announcing she's preggo with her first child. The 25-year-old..TMZ.com - Published | Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy Tennis star Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024.Sky News - Published Also reported by •BBC Sport |
Naomi Osaka Announces She's Pregnant, Expecting First Child With CordaeTennis superstar Naomi Osaka just shared a major life update -- she's expecting her first child ... and TMZ Sports has confirmed it's with rapper Cordae!! The 25-year-old made the announcement just..TMZ.com - Published | Former champion Osaka pulls out of Australian Open Two-time champion Naomi Osaka becomes latest name to withdraw from the Australian Open.BBC Sport - Published |
What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!Leave your fancy schmancy garments at home, throw on your sportiest uniform and find the differences in these shots of all-star tennis player Naomi Osaka. Based on her rankings and playing style, it's..TMZ.com - Published | Naomi Osaka says she has gone through βmore downs than upsβ this yearFormer world number one Naomi Osaka says she has gone through "more downs than ups" this year having dropped to 48th in the world rankings.BBC Sport - Published |
US Open: Naomi Osaka praises Serena Williams ahead of her retirementNaomi Osaka praises Serena Williams ahead of her retirement, describing her as "the biggest thing that will ever be in the sport."BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka And Cordae Still Together Despite Breakup RumorsTennis superstar Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend, Cordae, are going stronger than ever and have NOT broken up ... despite reports claiming otherwise. The rumors began to swirl on social media this..TMZ.com - Published |
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon with Achilles injuryFour-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon because of an Achilles injury.BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka unsure on Wimbledon after ranking points decisionFour-time major champion Naomi Osaka says she is not sure if she will play Wimbledon after ranking points were stripped from the event.BBC Sport - Published |
French Open 2022: Amanda Anisimova beats Naomi Osaka in first roundFour-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is beaten by Amanda Anisimova in a high quality first-round encounter at the French Open.BBC Sport - Published | Italian Open: Stan Wawrinka wins, Naomi Osaka outThree-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka put his injury troubles behind him to earn a first ATP Tour win in 15 months at the Italian Open.BBC Sport - Published |
Miami Open: Naomi Osaka to face new world number one Iga Swiatek in finalNaomi Osaka fights back to beat Belinda Bencic and set up a Miami Open final against incoming world number one Iga Swiatek.BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka beats Danielle Collins to reach Miami Open semi-finalsFormer world number one Naomi Osaka reaches the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight-set win over American Danielle Collins.BBC Sport - Published |
Naomi Osaka bounces back with first-round win in Miami after Indian Wells exitNaomi Osaka wins her opening match at the Miami Open after her early exit at Indian Wells.BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka Reduced to Tears After Indian Wells Heckler Screams 'You Suck'Naomi Osaka lost her tennis match Saturday, but that wasn't the worst part of her day ... a heckler set off a chain of events that reduced the tennis star to tears. Naomi was playing Veronika..TMZ.com - Published |
Naomi Osaka: Former world number one in tears after heckling during Indian Wells defeatFormer world number one Naomi Osaka is brought to tears by a heckler during her 6-0 6-4 defeat by Veronika Kudermetova at Indian Wells.BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka Buys Nick Lachey's House For $6.3 Million DollarsNaomi Osaka might be young, but she's making big girl purchases -- she just bought a new home in the L.A. area for $6.3 mil. The 24-year-old phenom grabbed a whole lotta house for her money -- the..TMZ.com - Published |
Celebrity Christmas Getaways -- A Holly Jolly Vacay!While some take the holiday season to stay at home with loved ones ... others love to take the opportunity to do some globe trotting for the Christmas season. Stars like Naomi Osaka, Tinashe, Ben..TMZ.com - Published | Naomi Osaka voices concern over Chinese tennis star Peng ShuaiPeng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a Chinese official.BBC Sport - Published |
Naomi Osaka: Former world number one drops out of top 10 in rankingsNaomi Osaka drops out of the women's top 10 for the first time since winning the 2018 US Open title.BBC Sport - Published | Naomi Osaka says she has 'itch' to play tennis again and likely to return 'soon'Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka says she will return to tennis soon after getting the "itch" to play again.BBC Sport - Published |
Naomi Osaka Has Meltdown at U.S. Open, Plans to Take Break From TennisNaomi Osaka had a disastrous match Friday ... repeatedly losing her composure and ultimately losing her U.S. Open match ... and she says her future in tennis is now uncertain. Osaka won the first set..TMZ.com - Published | Naomi Osaka to take indefinite break from tennis following her defeat at the US Open Tennis champion Naomi Osaka is taking an indefinite break from the sport following her defeat at the US Open.Sky News - Published |
US Open: Naomi Osaka to take break after title defence ended by teenager Leylah FernandezNaomi Osaka says she will take another break from tennis after her US Open title defence ended in the third round.BBC Sport - Published | US Open 2021: Naomi Osaka says she did a 'lot of things wrong' in French Open media rowJapan's Naomi Osaka says she has learned from the media controversy at this year's French Open after accepting she did "a lot of things wrong".BBC Sport - Published |
