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Naomi Osaka *We simply cannot get enough of #NaomiOsaka! She may have taken a short break from tennis, but that does not mean she is slowing down. The tennis star recently announced she is expanding her tennis academy to #Haiti and #LosAngeles. The Play Academy with #Nike and Laureus Sport for Good kicked off in #Japan last summer, but now the tennis […]

*If you were hoping for a US Open grand finale/rematch between Serena Williams and current champ Naomi Osaka, it ain’t gonna happen ’cause she just got upset. Yep, ironically the shocking upset happened earlier today at Arthur Ashe Stadium just hours after No. 1 ranked and defending champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated. Osaka, who won her […]

* Naomi Osaka won her semi-final match against Serena Williams 6-3, 6-4 at the Australian Open on Thursday, denying the tennis icon a chance for a 24th career Grand Slam singles title, a goal she’s been pursuing since 2018. (Watch highlights above.) Following the loss, Williams and Osaka hugged at the net, COVID be damned. […]

[…] The video has been viewed 14.1 million times on Nike Japan’s Twitter feed and has garnered plenty of critical comments.  Check out the ad below.  READ MORE:  Naomi Osaka Wins 2nd US Open + Displays Social Activism Afterwards / WATCH 動かしつづける。自分を。未来を。#YouCantStopUshttps://t.co/EEkOkOOeLt pic.twitter.com/aPnZcPAO05 — Nike Japan (@nikejapan) November 28, 2020 As noted by Reuters, Nike Japan […]

[…] birthday present and it’s kinda been a tradition since. Do I call this a full circle moment? Yes ???? pic.twitter.com/r2kV7OVNPy — NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 11, 2021 Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka is debuting her first campaign with Louis Vuitton. Per Vogue, the brand’s spring 2021 campaign also marks the beginning of the tennis star’s new role as […]

*Flushing, NY – Naomi Osaka, WTA world no. 1, kicked off her campaign to defend her US Open title inside Ashe Stadium on Day two of the event. Her last time inside the stadium was both triumphant and heartbreaking. She won her maiden Grand Slam title against her idol, Serena Williams, there, but she was […]

[…] to pursue their goals and be confident in their lives. Her extraordinary talent, power, and relentless determination make her one of the top sportsmen in the world. Naomi Osaka Multiracial tennis star Naomi Osaka remains at the top of the charts for holding the title of the highest-paid female athlete globally – twice in a […]

[…] in a Thursday night semi to earn her spot in Saturday’s final. Last year’s US Open final (‘18) ended catastrophically, with both Serena Williams and first-time champion, Naomi Osaka, in tears. Osaka’s tears were a result of the boos and jeers heard around Arthur Ashe stadium during the trophy presentation due to the sentiment that […]

[…] to date have been spotty, at best. She did make the Wimbledon final, but she’s been knocked out early in other tournaments she’s entered. She fell to Naomi Osaka in Miami, Petra Kvitova knocked her out in Cincinnati and she withdrew in Paris (French Open) just before facing Maria Sharapova in the fourth round. Serena […]

*In an essay published Tuesday in Harper’s BAZAAR, Serena Williams addresses her 2018 U.S. Open loss and again apologizes to Naomi Osaka, who she played against in a match that saw the tennis champ clashing with the chair umpire, who docked her a game for calling him a “thief.” Then-20-year-old Osaka prevailed against her Serena […]

[…] best.” Madison Keys, the only other female American standing, was given a run for her money – as predicted – in her 3rd round match by 18-year-old Naomi Osaka of Japan. After the being down 0-3 in the first, she fought back and took it, 7-5. But she fell short again in the second and […]

[…] the first two rounds of play in Flushing. But those who remain are those whom most would expect to: the Williams sisters, Sloane Stephens, Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka. To be fair to the fallen, its been rough out in these New York streets. Temperatures have soared to 100+ degrees on court causing unexpected upsets […]

*SACRAMENTO –  Following umpire Carlos Ramos’ interference in the 2018 U.S. Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Ōsaka, The Women’s March Black Leadership Action Coalition (WM-BLAC) is calling for the International Tennis Association to investigate gender and racial bias within its ranks and is rallying tennis fans across the globe to #StandWithSerena. Comprised […]

[…] Year. James previously won the award in 2012 and 2016. This year, the Lakers’ superstar player is one of five recipients, joined by Breanna Stewart, Patrick Mahomes, Naomi Osaka and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Highlights: Sports Illustrated has recognized a Sportsperson of the Year since 1954. Tonight, for the first time SI gave the SPOTY award to […]

[…] some bombshell information about Klacik that will “blow your minds.” Their beef reportedly began after Owens said Dr. Anthony Fauci should go to prison. She also mocked Naomi Osaka’s mental health struggles and recently slammed Biden’s decision to make Juneteenth a holiday.  “Juneteenth is soooo lame. Democrats really need to stop trying to repackage segregation. […]