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NAOMI OSAKA

Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 22, 2022
Naomi Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open with abdominal pain
The tennis star was due to face Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 21, 2022
Naomi Osaka advances as injured Daria Saville retires in Tokyo
The former world No. 1 and winner of four Grand Slam singles titles will next face fifth-seeded Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 19, 2022
Naomi Osaka feels right at home as the Pan Pacific Open gets underway
She has a good track record at the tournament — with one title and three appearances in the final — and the tennis star hopes the good vibes can help carry her to another triumph.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2022
Naomi Osaka knocked out by Danielle Collins at U.S. Open
American Danielle Collins showed no signs of rust after missing the entire North American hardcourt season, battling past two-time U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 on Tuesday and into the second round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2022
'Anxious' Naomi Osaka hoping to get back on track at U.S. Open
Osaka hopes a return to the New York hard courts, where she triumphed in 2018 and 2020 will help her to find her way.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 17, 2022
Serena Williams falls in generational clash, Naomi Osaka out in Cincy
The loss leaves Serena Williams with just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career: The U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 10, 2022
Naomi Osaka exits Toronto Open with back injury
The Japanese former world No. 1 and current world No. 39 was trailing 7-6 (7-4), 3-0 when she withdrew, handing 31st-ranked Kanepi of Estonia a walkover entry into the second round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 5, 2022
Naomi Osaka's rally falls short against Coco Gauff
Teenager Coco Gauff built a big lead early then had to dig deep late for a 6-4, 6-4 victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka at the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California, on Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 3, 2022
Naomi Osaka wins tough battle in first round of comeback tournament
The former world No. 1 had her hands full against 19-year-old Zheng Qinwen, who looked to match the four-time Grand Slam winner's power from the baseline.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 2, 2022
Naomi Osaka hoping good vibes aid her Silicon Valley Classic return
The former world No. 1 is a wildcard entrant at the San Jose State University-hosted tournament this week, having seen her singles ranking fall to 41st in the world.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 21, 2022
Naomi Osaka to compete in Pan Pacific Open in Japan
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will return to Japan to contest the Toray Pan Pacific Open in September, organizers said Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 21, 2022
Nick Kyrgios becomes first to sign to Naomi Osaka's sports agency
The agency founded by the four-time Grand Slam champion touted the talented and controversial Australian as an 'icon' among Gen Z tennis fans.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 19, 2022
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon, citing Achilles injury
The former world No. 1 and her team indicated that the withdrawal was due to tendinitis in her left Achilles tendon and that she would have played if healthy.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 12, 2022
Naomi Osaka to miss Wimbledon warmup event in Berlin
The former world No. 1 made a first-round exit from the French Open last month, after playing with pain in her left Achilles tendon.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 21, 2022
Naomi Osaka returns to French Open with conversation about mental health in sports ongoing
Osaka's stand a year ago sent organizers and brands scrambling to better support their athletes but progress has been incremental.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 12, 2022
Naomi Osaka leaving IMG to open own sports agency
Osaka's upcoming venture will operate as a 'small boutique and bespoke agency.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 28, 2022
Naomi Osaka taking positive mindset into Madrid Open
'Even though I really hated the experience, I'm glad it happened to me. Indian Wells was one of those moments. I wish it didn't happen but I'm glad it did.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 4, 2022
Naomi Osaka up to 35th in WTA rankings after Miami Open final
Osaka, the former world No. 1 and four-time grand-slam winner, had been plummeting in the rankings after taking two self-imposed mental health breaks in 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 3, 2022
Naomi Osaka beaten by rising Iga Swiatek in Miami Open final
The former world No. 1, who used to train in Miami, was happy to be back battling for a title after going through two self-imposed breaks to care for her mental health in 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 28, 2022
Nick Kyrgios praises Naomi Osaka's influence in fight to overcome inner demons
Kyrgios said he had moved on from the 'dark places' in his life and had found a kindred spirit in Osaka, who has blazed a trail on the topic of mental health in sport.

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