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          Naomi Osaka

          The former world No 1 tennis player climbing back up the rankings after a spell away from the WTA Tour

          Japan's Naomi Osaka played the Australian Open while carrying an injury. AFP

          Osaka says pulling out of Australian Open 'breaks my heart'

          TennisJanuary 24, 2026
          Aryna Sabalenka faced criticism for her comments about Coco Gauff after the French Open final. Getty Images

          Sore losers or being authentic? Sabalenka and Osaka should be cut some slack

          TennisAugust 11, 2025
          Namoi Osaka during the ASB Classic at Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland. AP

          Naomi Osaka makes victorious return from injury in Auckland

          TennisDecember 30, 2024
          Jannik Sinner applauds the crowd after his US Open first-round win over Mackenzie McDonald. AP

          US Open: Sinner admits mixed reaction from players to doping saga

          TennisAugust 28, 2024
          Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2024 Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her first round match against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti REUTERS / Lisi Niesner

          Osaka set for Swiatek clash after winning opener at Roland Garros

          TennisMay 26, 2024
          Naomi Osaka of Japan attends the draw ceremony prior to the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier tie between Japan and Kazakhstan at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Thursday. AFP

          Naomi Osaka looking at 'bigger picture' in Billie Jean King Cup

          TennisApril 11, 2024
          Alex Eala returns the ball during her match against Magda Linette in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open singles at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Eala enjoys day in limelight in Abu Dhabi while Osaka is swept aside

          TennisFebruary 06, 2024
          Naomi Osaka described Aryna Sabalenka as 'a player that people didn’t really want to play'. AFP

          Osaka 'not surprised' by Sabalenka's Grand Slam success

          TennisFebruary 06, 2024
          Naomi Osaka of Japan in action during her first round match against Caroline Garcia of France on Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 15 January 2024. EPA / JOEL CARRETT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

          Osaka on Abu Dhabi Open, motherhood and plans for 2024

          TennisFebruary 05, 2024
          Naomi Osaka will compete in the third tournament of her comeback at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. AFP

          Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Osaka could face Rybakina in second round

          TennisFebruary 03, 2024
          Ons Jabeur, of Tunisia, returns a shot to Noskova, of the Czech Republic, during the second round of the U. S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo / Frank Franklin II)

          From Jabeur to Osaka - Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open player guide

          TennisJanuary 31, 2024
          Naomi Osaka has accepted wildcards for both the singles and doubles at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. AP

          Jabeur and Osaka to play doubles together at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

          TennisJanuary 29, 2024
          Naomi Osaka will be one of five Grand Slam champions to compete at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month. EPA

          Naomi Osaka accepts wildcard for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

          TennisJanuary 22, 2024
          Naomi Osaka serves during a training session ahead of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty

          Mum's the word: Osaka and Kerber make returns at Australian Open

          TennisJanuary 12, 2024
          Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a return against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch during their women's singles match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 1, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

          Osaka makes successful return after 'growing up so quickly'

          TennisJanuary 01, 2024
          Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada during their second round match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis WTA Championships 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 February 2023. EPA / ALI HAIDER

          Swiatek excited for Osaka and Nadal returns as she eyes Olympic gold

          TennisDecember 22, 2023
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