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Osaka booked her place in the US Open quarterfinals, a first appearance in the final eight of a Major since she won the Australian Open in 2021. (AP Photo)

Rejuvenated Naomi Osaka slays Coco Gauff at US Open with help from new coach

September 02, 2025 9:00 pm

Naomi Osaka had fallen in rankings, struggled to handle mental vulnerabilities, but has now bounced back with inputs from Iga Swiatek’s old coach

Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff: Six years after their emotional US Open clash, two fan favourites renew a rivalry that was not meant to be

August 31, 2025 8:47 pm

“Can someone come to the match and cheer for me?” Osaka quipped. "It's tough playing an American here but I hope you guys have adopted me. I kind of see her as a little sister, so it's cool to be playing her here.”

Jelena Ostapenko is regarded as one of the fiercest players in the circuit and Naomi Osaska said the comments were terrible. (AP Photo)

Worst thing you can say to a black tennis player: Naomi Osaka to Jelena Ostapenko

August 29, 2025 8:31 pm

After the Latvian accused Taylor Townsend had ‘no education’ former US Open champion comes out strongly against Ostapenko

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka (C) and Coco Gauff (R), the best hard court players of the past two years, start as favourites as Iga Swiatek aims to make a statement. (AP)

Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek seeking normalcy post doping ban as Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff have raced ahead on hard courts

January 12, 2025 7:56 am

Australian Open: With Osaka guided by Serena Williams' former coach Patrick Mouratoglou, and Goran Ivanisevic in Elena Rybakina's corner, the first Slam of 2025 season is simmering with contenders

Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka announces split from coach Wim Fissette

September 14, 2024 6:58 pm

The 26-year-old Osaka won two of her four Grand Slam titles while working with the Belgian coach. Those were the 2020 U.S. Open and the 2021 Australian Open.

Highest Paid Tennis Players in 2024: In 2023, the 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz from Spain surpassed Djokovic, claiming the top spot with an estimated income of $42.3 million, excluding taxes and agent fees. (Reuters)

World's top 10 highest-paid tennis players in 2024: Carlos Alcaraz leads with $42.3 million

October 13, 2024 10:56 am

Highest-paid tennis players in 2024: Notably, Carlos Alcaraz has achieved the highest earnings for a player in a single year, totalling $42.3 million.

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka comeback 2024

'Prefer playing Tennis over changing diapers': Naomi Osaka marks return after 16 months with a win

January 02, 2024 5:22 pm

The former number one ranked player, who's based in the United States, gave birth to her daughter Shai in July.

India’s PV Sindhu leaves after losing the Women's Singles quarterfinal badminton match against China's He Bingjiao at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou, China, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (PTI Photo)

PV Sindhu pours her heart out after Asian Games loss, gives example of Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka's struggles

October 06, 2023 7:02 am

PV Sindhu has been struggling for form after a stress fracture last year; 'Losses give you a lot of downfall. But you have to make sure you are in the right mental state'

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

September 07, 2023 10:28 am

Osaka recently gave birth to a daughter and hasn't competed on tour since an event in Tokyo in September 2022, shortly after she lost in the first round of the US Open.

Racist abuse of players is getting worse, says Sloane Stephens

May 30, 2023 12:01 am

Stephens said the racism had reached a worrying level.

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Naomi Osaka shines at Australian Open for 4th Grand Slam title

February 21, 2021 12:22 pm

Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.