Tag: Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams books semi-final clash with Osaka
Serena Williams will next meet Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open semi-final, after thrashing No.2 seed Simona Halep 6-3 6-3.
Osaka cruises into Australian Open semi-final, awaits Serena or Halep
World number three Naomi Osaka warned Tuesday that she's feeling confident and "at ease" after cruising past Hsieh Su-wei in…
Naomi Osaka becomes part-owner of U.S. women’s football club
Three-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has become part owner of the North Carolina Courage, the National Women’s Soccer League…
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open
(Reuters/NAN) Japan’s Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old had her left…
Osaka harnesses power of sport to highlight racial injustice
Naomi Osaka capped a transformative U.S. Open with a challenge to the millions watching across the globe on Saturday to…
“I don’t wanna play you in more finals” – Naomi Osaka tells Azarenka (Video)
Michael Adeshina Naomi Osaka admitted Victoria Azarenka was a tough nut to crack and would not want to face the…
Naomi Osaka clinches 2nd US Open Grand Slam title
Naomi Osaka came from a bruising first set loss to overcome Belarusian Victoria Azarenka to win her second US Open…
Naomi Osaka books another final spot at US Open
Japanese star and two time Grand slam winner, Naomi Osaka has booked her second final in three years at the…
Naomi Osaka overpowers America’s Rogers for US Open semi-final
Naomi Osaka has booked her second semi-final spot at the US Open, in three years, to keep alive her pursuit…
Naomi Osaka books quarter-final date with American Shelby Rogers
Naomi Osaka has booked her third Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open Sunday night, dismissing No. 14 seed Anett…
Western & Southern Open: Naomi Osaka pulls out of final; Azarenka claims title
Victoria Azarenka has claimed the Western & Southern Open tournament by walkover as Naomi Osaka withdrew from the final game…
Coco Gauff ousts Naomi Osaka in Australian Open
Fifteen year-old American tennis sensation, Coco Gauff has ousted Australian Open defending champion, Naomi Osaka, defeating her in two sets…
Federer, Osaka, Serena through as rain delays Australian Open
Play was suspended just hours after the start of the Australian Open on Monday as heavy rain fell on Melbourne…
How Beyonce changed my life: Tennis sensation Naomi Osaka
Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka has revealed her excitement at meeting her idol Beyonce, saying the US singer "smelled expensive" and…
Naomi Osaka reveals breathtaking moment with Beyonce
Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka said her idol, Beyonce, “smelled expensive” as she revealed her excitement at meeting the US singer…
Naomi Osaka appoints experienced Belgian as coach
Two-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has appointed Belgian Wim Fissette as coach, the Kyodo news agency on Sunday quoted…
Osaka withdraws from WTA finals
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen due to an injury to her right shoulder, tournament organisers…
2020 Tokyo Games: Osaka maintains Japanese citizenship
Two-time tennis grand slam champion, Naomi Osaka, intends to play for the hosts at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo…
Naomi Osaka speaks on pressure of being tennis No.1
Naomi Osaka has opened up on the immense pressure she placed on herself earlier this year that contributed to a…
Barty, Osaka move into China Open quarters, Kerber ousted
Top seeds Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka cruised into the last 16 of the China Open on Tuesday in Beijing…
Naomi Osaka sacks coach
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka announced on Friday she was splitting with her coach, her second break-up this year as…
Naomi Osaka US Open champion knocked out
World No.1 and US Open defending champion, Naomi Osaka has been knocked out in Round of 16. She lost 5-7,…
Coco Gauff weeps after Osaka whips her
Two tennis prodigies Coco Gauff, 15 years-old and Naomi Osaka,21, the world number one and defending champion faced off at…
Federer, Serena rate Coco Gauff’s chances against Osaka
Roger Federer and Serena Williams, two record Grand Slam winners have rated the chances of American teenage tennis sensation, 15…
Coco v Osaka: Must watch showdown at US Open Saturday
US teen sensation Coco Gauff and top-ranked defending champion Naomi Osaka will meet in a third-round showdown Saturday at the…
‘Nervous’ Osaka survive patchy start against world number 84
Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka survived a patchy start to her title defense Tuesday to come through in three…
Naomi Osaka’s US Open defence uncertain after knee injury
Naomi Osaka's US Open title defense was in doubt on Friday after a left knee injury forced her to retire…
Osaka fires 15 aces to reach Cincinnati quarters; Venus Williams also through
World number one Naomi Osaka fired 15 aces to survive a tough test against Hsieh Su-Wei and eked out a…
Serena Williams downs Osaka in Toronto rematch
Serena Williams regained the bragging rights in her head-to-head rivalry with former World Number one Naomi Osaka, besting her in…
No fun playing tennis since Australian Open – Naomi Osaka
World number two Naomi Osaka admitted on Thursday that the last few months have been “the worst of my life”.