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The most anticipated match of the first round of the French Open did not disappoint on Monday, as No. 10 seed Paula Badosa knocked off four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka in a tight three-setter, 6-7 6-1 6-4. This is a severely disappointing result for Osaka, who seemed to be turning a corner on the […]

Naomi Osaka claimed her first title since 2021 on Sunday, defeating Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the WTA 125 Challenger event in Saint-Malo, France. The win marks Osaka’s first championship on clay and signals a significant step in her comeback following maternity leave and a period away from tennis. The 27-year-old […]

Over a month ago, Naomi Osaka apologized to her fans for a dismal performance at Indian Wells in which she lost in the first round. A performance she referred to as “the worst match I ever played.”. Yet those fans appear to be less forgiving after Osaka went out in the opener of the Madrid […]

Naomi Osaka rallied from a set and a break down to defeat qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday, securing her first win since January’s Australian Open. The former world No. 1, playing in just her fourth match of the year after returning from maternity leave, […]

Naomi Osaka started strong with an ace on Stadium Court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Wednesday evening, but the match quickly turned into an uphill battle for the four-time Grand Slam champion. She surrendered an early break to Camila Osorio in the opening set and dropped her serve twice more, ultimately falling 6-4, […]

Naomi Osaka, known for her dominance on the tennis court and her poised demeanor off it, recently turned to basketball for a change of pace. Just weeks after announcing her breakup with rapper Cordae and exiting the Australian Open due to injury, Osaka appeared courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game, TMZ reports. The four-time Grand […]

Naomi Osaka’s return to Grand Slam competition ended prematurely on Friday, as the two-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka had dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (3), before informing the chair umpire she could no longer continue. […]

Naomi Osaka plays Caroline Garcia at the 2025 Australian Open. Our Australian Open odds series has our Osaka-Garcia prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka-Garcia. The first round of the women’s Australian Open has some highly compelling matchups, such as Aryna Sabalenka going against Sloane Stephens. This is another highly-anticipated, much-discussed opening-round […]

Naomi Osaka has revealed that she is no longer in a relationship with rapper Cordae. The couple was together for six years and welcomed their daughter, Shai, in 2023. The tennis star took to her Instagram Story to announce the split. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in […]

Naomi Osaka reminisced about her 2024, which included adorable photos of her daughter Shai. The tennis star shared several photos of Shai watching TV, overlooking a tennis court as Osaka holds her as well as another shot of them sitting on a pier. “2024 wrap but it’s pics of me and the cutest girl in […]

Naomi Osaka is getting vulnerable in her next project. The tennis star announced on Thursday via Threads that she is in the process of writing a book. “So I’ve been writing a book and I think I want to post one excerpt on IG because I feel like somone might find it relatable and that […]

Naomi Osaka has never been the loudest or most outspoken tennis player on tour, but even she has limits. After a social media troll called her a “fluke,” the four-time Grand Slam champion clapped back with undeniable proof that her success is anything but a fluke, per Outkick. Known for her reserved nature and struggles […]

Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire due to a back injury following a tightly contested second set on Tuesday. The match ended with a 3-6, 6-4 scoreline, tied at one set apiece before Osaka could not continue. “It was a good match up to […]

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka extended her strong run at the China Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Monday over Katie Volynets, setting up an exciting round-of-16 matchup with sixth-ranked Coco Gauff. The highly anticipated match will be the first meeting between the two Grand Slam champions in over two years, with their […]

Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka’s first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, seemed satisfied with the decision to bring Mouratoglou on board, citing the need for growth and […]

Naomi Osaka is making a change near the end of a disappointing season. The four-tine Grand Slam champion is splitting up with her longtime coach Wim Fissette and is bringing high-profile coach Patrick Mouratoglou on to be her new coach, according to Stephanie Myles of Open Court. Osaka confirmed that she and Fissette are going […]

Naomi Osaka faced a tough second-round exit at the U.S. Open on Thursday, losing 6-3, 7-6 (5) to Karolina Muchova. After the match, Osaka opened up about the challenges of gauging her progress, especially after a prolonged absence from the sport due to mental health breaks and the birth of her child. “It’s been a […]

Following her close victory over Kamilla Rakhimova, top-ranked Iga Swiatek raised another issue at the U.S. Open this week, stating that athletes are being ignored when they express concerns about the potential risks to their mental and physical well-being due to the growing number of extended tournaments and new regulations requiring participation in additional events. […]

Kobe Bryant did not just leave an impact on the world of basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend loved competition so much that he ended up dabbling in different types of mentorship across various sports. One of his great mentees has to be Naomi Osaka. After her US Open first-round win over Jelena Ostapenko, she […]

Jelena Ostapenko takes on Naomi Osaka. Our US Open odds series has our Ostapenko-Osaka prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Ostapenko Osaka. This is a showcase matchup at the US Open. It’s a battle of major champions. It’s a clash between two players known for being inconsistent. Jelena Ostapenko is the classic […]

Four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka opened up about the challenges she has faced since returning to professional tennis after maternity leave. In a candid message shared on social media after a tough loss in the Cincinnati Open Tuesday, Osaka expressed her frustration with her current form and the struggle […]

Former world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round defeat at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, losing to Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3. The loss has prompted Osaka to admit she needs to rediscover her winning form. “I guess I need to learn how to win again. Maybe that’s something I forgot how […]

Naomi Osaka takes on Angelique Kerber in the 2024 Olympics tennis women’s singles tournament. Our Olympics tennis odds series has our  Osaka Kerber prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka Kerber. This is a showcase matchup on Day 1 of the Olympic tennis tournament at Stade Roland Garros and its central venue, Court […]

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka faced an unexpected second-round exit at Wimbledon on Wednesday, attributing her loss to a lack of confidence and self-doubt. “Even though in the beginning, it was kind of like we were trading games, I don’t know why, but I didn’t feel fully confident in myself. I didn’t feel like […]

Naomi Osaka takes on Emma Navarro at Wimbledon. Our Wimbledon odds series has our Osaka Navarro prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka Navarro. Naomi Osaka got through her first Wimbledon match on Monday, but it was a rollercoaster ride against Diane Parry. Osaka and Parry traded 6-1 sets, then played a very […]

Naomi Osaka takes on Diane Parry at Wimbledon. Our Wimbledon odds series has our Osaka Parry prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka Parry. Naomi Osaka wasn’t supposed to be any sort of threat or factor at the 2024 French Open. Yet, she — not anyone else — pushed Iga Swiatek, the World […]

World No. 1 and two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek battled through an intense second-round match to defeat Naomi Osaka at the French Open Wednesday. Swiatek saved a match point and won the last five games to secure a 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 victory, extending her Roland Garros winning streak to 16 matches. Swiatek admitted the […]

Iga Swiatek takes on Naomi Osaka at the French Open. Our French Open odds series has our Swiatek Osaka prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Swiatek Osaka. The 2024 French Open contains some tremendous stories. Here is one of them on Day 4 of the tournament in Paris. It’s a matchup of two […]

Naomi Osaka marked her return to the French Open with a hard-fought win against Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti, securing her first win at Roland Garros in three years. The four-time Grand Slam champion prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 in a match that she admitted tested her nerves and resolve. Osaka, who recently returned to professional tennis after […]

Former world No. 1 tennis player and two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is already setting her sights on future tournaments after an early depature from Melbourne on Monday. Despite the setback, Osaka’s forward-looking attitude highlight her dedication to the sport. After a 15-month hiatus, which included the birth of her first child in July, […]

In a challenging comeback, Naomi Osaka faced a first-round defeat at the Australian Open on Monday, losing to Caroline Garcia 6-4, 7-6 (2). Osaka, who made her return to Grand Slam tennis after a 15-month maternity leave, couldn’t overpower the French 16th seed Garcia, an aggressive baseliner. The match marked Osaka’s return to the tennis […]

Naomi Osaka’s return to elite tennis at the Brisbane International, her first tournament since motherhood, ended with a second-round defeat against three-time champion Karolina Pliskova on Monday. Despite this, Osaka’s performance, particularly in her winning straight sets against Tamara Korpatsch, shows promise as she gears up for the Australian Open in Melbourne, set to start […]

Naomi Osaka, the celebrated four-time Grand Slam champion, recently spoke about how becoming a mother has altered her outlook, particularly as she prepares for a major comeback at the Australian Open. After her last competitive appearance at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in late September 2022, Osaka took a hiatus following the birth of […]

Naomi Osaka is officially returning to the WTA Tour after a year-long hiatus. Osaka, who was pregnant and also took a break due to mental health problems, announced her plans for “Chapter 2” as the upcoming tennis season begins in January. This is what Osaka had to say on social media Friday: “I know we’ve […]

Mentality plays such a huge factor in sports. It is where most athletes derive their will to push boundaries and give it their all. But, it can suffer and crumble at times which makes them step back from doing the thing that they love. Naomi Osaka does not want this to happen to future athletes […]

Naomi Osaka is one of the biggest names in tennis, as a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, with two top finishes apiece in both the US Open and Australian Open. She is also a prominent mental health advocate. Earlier this month, she added a new title to her impressive array of accolades: mother. Naomi Osaka […]

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae just welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles, reports an inside source at People magazine. The source further reports that Osaka and her daughter “are doing well.” Naomi Osaka and Cordae announced they were expecting their first baby back in January on Instagram. […]

Christopher Eubanks addressed the media after a shocking upset win against ATP top-5 player Stefanos Tsitsitpas in five sets. He is the last American standing at Wimbledon, and got some stellar advice from two of the top players on the U.S. women’s side in Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. “It’s been a common theme amongst […]

Naomi Osaka is one of the best tennis players in the world. In fact, she has ruled several tilts including the Australian Open and the US Open. With Osaka’s achievements in her tennis career, have you ever wondered how a world-class athlete like her lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Naomi Osaka’s $8.7 […]