Most players dread facing the world’s top seeds. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, however, sees them as the only acceptable losses. The four‑time Grand Slam champion has opened up about why she doesn’t feel bad about losing to Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek and why she’d rather lose to the world No. 1 than anyone […]
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Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka delivered nine aces and advanced to the round of 16 of Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on Friday at the All England Club in London. The World No. 1 from Belarus hit 19 winners while advancing to the second week of a Grand Slam event for […]
Read MoreNaomi Osaka reached the Wimbledon 2026 fourth round for the first time, beating Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in a dominant display Her walk-on fashion became a standout storyline, featuring a kimono-inspired robe, a symbolic obi look, and a cherry blossom-themed ceremonial outfit Across all looks, she used Japan-inspired design elements to turn Wimbledon’s strict all-white […]
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Naomi Osaka was electric on court today after taking down Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the very first time. A positive result to celebrate a jubilant day with her daughter, Shai, who celebrated her third birthday yesterday. However, it was not all celebrations with Osaka explaining how she […]
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Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Back in March, a Republican lawmaker from New Jersey appeared to vanish from Congress and the campaign trail with no reported explanation. In fact, it wasn’t until his absence became too noticeable to ignore that it was reported he was attending to medical needs. Well, now, GOP Rep. Tom Kean […]
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The whole of the tennis fraternity is in awe of Serena Williams’ inspiring comeback as a wild card in Wimbledon, with Naomi Osaka being the latest to serenade the veteran’s return. While Williams ended up losing in the first round to Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3, the fact that she was still able to compete […]
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No. 6 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan needed just 70 minutes to defeat China’s Xinyu Wang 6-3, 6-3 Friday to advance to the finals of the Bad Homburg Open in Germany. Osaka had eight aces and converted 23 of 29 first-serve points (79.3%). In the finals, Osaka will meet Czech No. 4 seed Karolina Muchova, […]
Read MoreAryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka LIVE Score, French Open 2026: Sabalenka’s Path So Far Aryna Sabalenka’s journey to the fourth round of the 2026 French Open has been defined by clinical efficiency and consistent form. She opened her campaign with a decisive straight-sets victory against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, setting a positive tone for her tournament […]
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Naomi Osaka has never looked like someone chasing the spotlight, which makes her 2026 Roland Garros run even more interesting as attention keeps finding her anyway. The attention is not coming from one place. Osaka is winning matches, wearing bold custom kits and now walking into a fourth-round match with Aryna Sabalenka that carries prime-time […]
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Osaka shares thoughts on victory over Jovic at Roland Garros During her post-match interview, Osaka was asked whether that was the best clay match of her career. She responded: “I mean, probably. “I hope that every year I get better and better, but she’s an amazing player. It was my first time playing her, and […]
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Often, a bone of contention when it comes to the French Open is the fact that the tournament has a female tournament director in Amelie Mauresmo, but they decide to snub the WTA side of the tournament for night games year after year, but after years without one, their hand has perhaps been forced for […]
Read MorePotapova ended Gauff’s French Open title defence in the third round Potapova, who was born in Russia but now represents Austria, improved to 3-2 in her career against Gauff The fourth-ranked Gauff was coming off a run to the Italian Open final Coco Gauff finally met a player in Paris who could match her court […]
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Source: Robert Prange / Getty I’m writing to you, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend, as a Black woman who has spent the bulk of my career doing all I can to carve out spaces where Black people and stories get told and elevated. Along the way, I’ve come to understand something that aligns with the […]
Read MoreAfter the match, Osaka faced the media in a subdued mood, answering questions with little energy and few words. She didn’t offer much analysis of what went wrong, even saying at one point that she wasn’t sure why the match had been so lopsided. When asked what stood out to her about the match, Osaka […]
Read MoreIga Swiatek cruised past Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 in just 82 minutes on Monday night at the 2026 Italian Open. The Polish star delivered a statement win that showcased her clay-court mastery while sparking fresh debate over how the tournament scheduled one of the sport’s biggest rivalries. The fourth-round clash pitted two of tennis’s most […]
Read MoreFor the last few months, there have been whispers around the WTA Tour. Was Swiatek slipping a little? Had the gap between her and the rest of the field finally closed? Rome answered those questions with the subtlety of a line-drive forehand. From the opening game, Swiatek controlled the baseline like she owned the lease. […]
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Naomi Osaka welcomed her daughter Shai in July 2023 and announced her comeback to tennis soon thereafter but it has been a rocky road to say the least since returning. Osaka spoke to PEOPLE for a partnership with OLLY as she opens up about the stress mothers experience. The former World No.1 is a brand […]
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Naomi Osaka’s future in tennis has come under renewed scrutiny following her 7-5, 6-4 defeat to Talia Gibson at the Miami Open, but it was Danielle Collins who provided the most grounded and revealing perspective on the situation. Speaking on Tennis Channel, Collins addressed Osaka’s post-match comments directly, shifting the focus away from the result […]
Read MoreNaomi Osaka has decided to skip the Charleston Open after her disappointing Miami Open exit, with the former world number one now planning a reduced clay-court schedule instead. Osaka’s latest defeat continued a difficult start to 2026 and has clearly shaped how she wants to manage the next phase of the season. That makes Charleston […]
Read MoreNaomi Osaka motherhood impact on her tennis career Guardian report details Osaka’s struggles after her Miami Open exit, where she lost 7-5, 6-4 to qualifier Talia Gibson following a first-round bye. “I feel like this also is a dilemma for me. Obviously, I would love to play, but like I said last year … for […]
Read MoreDay 5 at the Miami Open brings some intriguing second and third round matchups as the tournament continues to take shape. Rain has already disrupted the schedule in the opening days, so there’s plenty riding on getting these matches in. Here’s a look at what to expect from three of the most interesting contests on […]
Read MoreRound 2 action in Miami sees the second career meeting between Naomi Osaka and Talia Gibson and a host of other matches on a busy day from Hard Rock Stadium. We have predictions for every match. Naomi Osaka vs Talia Gibson Osaka beat Gibson at Wimbledon last summer, she’s been steady in 2026, even if […]
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Naomi Osaka has confirmed her plans for her next tournament outfit after being knocked out of Indian Wells. Osaka sported her leopard print design, alongside striking jewellery, once again at Indian Wells, before losing to Aryna Sabalenka in her fourth round match. This is not the first time that the former world number one has […]
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The last time Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka faced off, neither had won a Grand Slam title. When they clashed for the second time, on Tuesday in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., each entered as a four-time major winner. The current top seed, Sabalenka, emerged with a 6-2, […]
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Some athletes forget. They move on, file the loss away, and convince themselves it didn’t sting that bad. Aryna Sabalenka is not that kind of athlete. Eight years. That’s how long Sabalenka carried the memory of Naomi Osaka beating her at the 2018 US Open fourth round. Two decades-young players, brand new to the big […]
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The Belarusian tried to remember how many times they had played before, and soon remembered that it was only once. The reporter fact-checked, naming the 2018 US Open, where the Japanese won a narrow three-set 6-3 2-6 6-4 and became the Grand Slam champion. Hence, Sabalenka concluded that she might “have a chance to get […]
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The fourth round will start on Day 7 of the WTA BNP Paribas Open, and the top half of the draw will be in action. This half is stacked, with only one unseeded player amongst the eight. In the day’s headline match, World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Which […]
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Naomi Osaka’s 2026 season is finally gathering momentum after an injury cut short what looked to be a strong start at the Australian Open. Back to full fitness, she has pushed her way into the Indian Wells Round of 16 and lined up a fascinating match-up in the process. After seeing off Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva […]
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Now and then, tennis cooks up a mouthwatering rivalry that tends to, in many ways, define the sport for as long as the rivalry lasts. Such rivalries tend to add an extra sizzle to a sport that has continued to garner more attention over recent decades. In many ways, these match-ups become the cherry on […]
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During her post-match press conference, Osaka explained the inspiration behind her outfit. “Okay, so get ready for my long spiel,” she began. “So obviously the base of the outfit was leopard print. “Then, when I was kind of diving deeper into it, we were thinking, okay, leopard in the desert. “Then there is that iconic […]
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Naomi Osaka stunned tennis fans across the globe as she entered the court for her first round match at the Australian Open in January. Walking into Rod Laver to face Antonia Ruzic, Osaka was dressed in a jaw-dropping jellyfish-inspired outfit. The outfit, which was adorned with ruffles, received a mixed response from onlookers; some loved […]
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