Tag: Naomi Osaka

WTA chief backs Serena as row grows over US Open ‘sexism’

Serena Williams's claim that the code violations that sparked her meltdown in the US Open final were sexist stirred debate, with WTA Tour chief executive Steve Simon backing her on Sunday.

September 10, 2018

Sweat, friends and bagels: The making of Naomi Osaka

In an age of robotic press conferences where players are staying focussed and taking it one match at a time, Naomi Osaka breezes in, confesses to being fond of sweating, eating 500 bagels a day and having only one friend.

September 9, 2018

Osaka’s US Open win: rare good news in disaster-hit Japan

Japan on Sunday hailed Naomi Osaka's stunning upset against the legendary Serena Williams to win the US Open, giving the nation some rare good news after a summer of deadly natural disasters.

September 9, 2018

Naomi Osaka gifts Japan first Grand Slam singles title, beats Serena Williams in emotional US Open final

Naomi Osaka's outstanding performance in the historic US Open final was overshadowed by Serena Williams's tearful outbursts against the chair umpire who warned and penalised her for three code violations — coaching, racquet abuse and verbal abuse

September 9, 2018

Serena storms into US Open final, to face Japan history-maker Osaka

Six-time champion Serena Williams swept aside Anastasija Sevastova on Thursday to reach a ninth US Open final, where she'll face Japanese trail blazer Naomi Osaka.

September 7, 2018

Japanese trailblazer Osaka happy to share spotlight with ‘big kid’ Kei

Osaka became the first Japanese woman in 22 years to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam when she defeated Lesia Tsurenko 6-1, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows.

September 6, 2018

US Open 2018: ‘Freaking out’ Naomi Osaka ends Japan’s 22-year wait, faces Madison Keys for final spot

Later Wednesday, Osaka was joined in the record books by compatriot Kei Nishikori who reached his third semi-final at the US Open.

September 6, 2018

Miami Open: Serena Williams crashes out in opener

Taking on Naomi Osaka was always going to prove a tough task - and so it proved.

March 22, 2018

Indian Wells: Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka make semis

The 26-year-old Halep improved to 18-1 on the season and is looking to win her second WTA Tour title of 2018.

March 15, 2018

Indian Wells: Maria Sharapova sent packing in 1st round

Osaka dominated her highly rated opponent and carved out a 6-4, 6-4 victory here on Wednesday.

March 8, 2018

Simona Halep reaches Australian Open quarters

Romanian Simona Halep, seeded No.1, on Monday reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time in three years, edging out Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-3, 6-2. It seemed like Halep overcame an ankle injury she sustained during her first-round win, as she needed one hour and 19 minutes to get rid of Osaka in...

January 22, 2018

US Open 2017: Final Grand Slam of the Year!

The best images from the year's last Slam!

August 30, 2017

US Open 2017: Naomi Osaka stuns defending champ Angelique Kerber

"I grew up watching the greatest players play on that court, so to win a match on it felt really special."

August 30, 2017