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Injured Osaka to miss remainder of season

Injured Osaka to miss remainder of season

The Hong Kong Open, set to begin on October 28, announced on its social media channels on Monday that the four-time Grand Slam singles champion was not only withdrawing from the tournament but also ending her season early

23 October,2024 06:30 AM IST | Hong Kong | AP
Osaka parts ways with coach Wim Fissette

Osaka parts ways with coach Wim Fissette

“Thanks Wim for being a great coach and an even greater person. Wishing you all the best.” Fissette had two stints coaching Osaka, from 2019 through the summer of 2022 and again when they reunited last year as Osaka launched her return to the game after the birth of her daughter Shai in July of 2023.

15 September,2024 09:10 AM IST | Los Angeles | AFP
Swiatek survives scare, Osaka weeps

Swiatek survives scare, Osaka weeps

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, enjoyed a 6-1, 7-6 (7/1) win over 194th-ranked Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava

29 August,2024 07:02 AM IST | New York | AFP
Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics

Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics

She turned her left leg awkwardly at 4-3 in the second set and said she was given medication to help. But Osaka didn't win another game against Kerber

28 July,2024 02:13 PM IST | Paris | AP
Rising above issues

Rising above issues

Tennis ace Naomi Osaka, gymnast Simone Biles and track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson open up on their vulnerabilities faced as Black women as they take centrestage in Paris

25 July,2024 07:01 AM IST | Paris | AP
Wimbledon 2024: Osaka battles past Parry; top 10 seeds Sakkari, Paolini advance

Wimbledon 2024: Osaka battles past Parry; top 10 seeds Sakkari, Paolini advance

In another match, No.7 seed Paolini of Italy posted her first-ever main-draw victory at Wimbledon by defeating Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-5, 6-3

02 July,2024 07:19 PM IST | London | IANS
Djokovic inspires Osaka at SW19

Djokovic inspires Osaka at SW19

“It’s been a great journey and I’m lucky and blessed to have happy girl with lots of energy. It’s a dream to be here with her now.”

01 July,2024 08:13 AM IST | London | AFP
Osaka left court crying after loss to Swiatek

Osaka left court crying after loss to Swiatek

Former World No. 1 Osaka, now ranked 134, was appearing in only her second Grand Slam since giving birth to her daughter last July

31 May,2024 07:59 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Alcaraz off with a bang

Alcaraz off with a bang

World No. 3 Spaniard Carlos starts Grand Slam campaign with dominant 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 win over lowly-ranked JJ Wolf; Osaka beats Bronzetti to set up Rd 2 battle v No. 1 Swiatek

27 May,2024 06:55 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Naomi Osaka wishes to play at Paris Olympics

Naomi Osaka wishes to play at Paris Olympics

The four-time Grand Slam champion may need to go through an appeals process to claim a place after failing to make a mandatory two appearances for Japan in the Billie Jean King Cup during the current Olympic cycle

14 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Tokyo | AFP

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