Osaka
21 Feb 2021
Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she felt comfortable being a role model for the next generation after her fourth Grand Slam victory solidified her...
20 Feb 2021
Japan's Naomi Osaka will take her perfect record in Grand Slam deciders into the Australian Open final on Saturday, where she will attempt to make it four out of four at the expense of America
19 Feb 2021
Naomi Osaka's ascension has been an uncomfortable climb at times, but the 23-year-old's zen-like mentality and increased gravitas on and off the court leave her well poised to handle
17 Feb 2021
Novak Djokovic produced a surprising comeback to defeat Germany’s Alexander Zverev, the seventh seed, 6/7 (6), 6/2, 6/4, 7/6 (6) to roll into the semifinals of the Australian Open.
7 Feb 2021
US Open champion Naomi Osaka will get the delayed Australian Open underway when she strides on to Rod Laver Arena Monday morning, with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams
6 Feb 2021
Serena Williams admitted Saturday her long chase for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam trophy has been weighing on her mind ahead of next week's Australian Open.
6 Feb 2021
Naomi Osaka insisted Saturday she wasn't consumed by returning to world number one, revealing her top priority was greater consistency as she eyes a second Australian Open title.
6 Feb 2021
World number three Naomi Osaka joined Serena Williams and Simona Halep with injury niggles ahead of the Australian Open Saturday as defending champion Sofia Kenin blamed her groin strain
6 Feb 2021
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka Saturday slammed "ignorant" remarks from the Tokyo Olympics' chief organiser after a sexism row that has triggered an angry backlash
31 Jan 2021
Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal said Sunday they remain keen to compete in the delayed Tokyo Olympics
31 Jan 2021
Naomi Osaka on Sunday played down her fast rise into superstardom, believing 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams remains
13 Sep 2020
Naomi Osaka's victory in the US Open was hailed Sunday by media and officials in Japan who broadly welcomed her campaigning for victims of racial injustice and against police brutality. Public broadcaster NHK broke into its regular news programme to flash the news of the 22-year-old's latest Grand Slam triumph, after she beat Victoria Azarenka…
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