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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates her victory against Karolina Muchova of Czechia during their Women's Quarterfinal match on Day Eleven of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 20

Revitalised Osaka reaches semi-finals in New York

Naomi Osaka's grand slam resurgence continued with victory over Karolina Muchova in the US Open quarter-finals.

Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff embrace after their fourth-round encounter at Flushing Meadows

Osaka demolishes Gauff in statement win

Naomi Osaka produced her biggest grand slam result for more than four years to knock out Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the US Open.

US Open • 02 Sep

Aryna Sabalenka, left, during her third-round victory over Emma Raducanu

Wimbledon: Raducanu goes down swinging to Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka looked shaken and stirred on Friday as it appeared she would become the most high-profile name to join the mass exodus of Wimbledon seeds before her survival instincts kicked in to secure a 7-6(6) 6-4 third-round win over Emma Raducanu.

Tennis • 04 Jul

Naomi Osaka after her first round win in Melbourne

Osaka distracted by LA wildfires as she wins in Oz

Twice champion Naomi Osaka avenged last year's loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday but admitted it was difficult to focus on the match considering her home is in danger of being burnt down by the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.

Tennis • 13 Jan

Naomi Osaka was playing in her first WTA Tour final in three years

Injury concern for Osaka a week out from Aussie Open

Former world number one Naomi Osaka was tearful after suffering an injury scare just a week before the start of the Australian Open.

Tennis • 06 Jan

Karolina Muchova (L) of Czech Republic shakes hands with Naomi Osaka after the match

Osaka's US Open return ended by Muchova

Two-time US Open winner Naomi Osaka's Arthur Ashe homecoming has been curtailed by Karolina Muchova.

Tennis • 30 Aug 24

Tearful Osaka makes winning return to US Open

A tearful Naomi Osaka admits she did not know whether she would ever make it back to the US Open as she enjoyed a winning return.

Tennis • 28 Aug 24

Naomi Osaka has employed a ballet coach to help her deal with pressure situations

Osaka hoping new coach can help her pirouette into form

Naomi Osaka says a ballet coach has helped her control her emotions on court.

Tennis • 26 Aug 24

'It's a strange feeling, missing balls I shouldn't miss, hitting balls softer than I remember I used to'

Osaka: I don't feel like I'm in my body

Naomi Osaka says she does not "feel like I'm in my body" following her return to tennis after a maternity break.

Tennis • 14 Aug 24

Iga Swiatek, left, and Naomi Osaka embrace after their gripping encounter at Roland Garros

Swiatek survives match point to edge out Osaka in Paris

Iga Swiatek came through a titanic second-round clash with fellow four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka to reach the French Open third round.

Tennis • 29 May 24

The Japanese player needed a final set to advance

Osaka overcomes jitters to advance at Roland-Garros

Naomi Osaka overcame a bout of nerves to get off to a winning start at the French Open.

Tennis • 26 May 24

Osaka suffered her first opening round defeat in Melbourne

Osaka's return ended by Garcia, Gauff untroubled

Naomi Osaka's grand slam return ended prematurely in a first-round loss to 16th seed Caroline Garcia.

Tennis • 15 Jan 24

Naomi Osaka faded at the end of the match

Osaka beaten in second round on return

Naomi Osaka's first tournament appearance in more than two years has ended with a second-round defeat to 16th seed Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.

Tennis • 03 Jan 24

Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane

Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis as she beat Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 in the first round of the Brisbane International.

Tennis • 01 Jan 24

Naomi Osaka is currently ranked 47th in the world

Osaka taking a year out due to pregnancy

Naomi Osaka has revealed she is pregnant and will therefore miss the rest of the 2023 season.

Tennis • 11 Jan 23

Naomi Osaka has only won one completed match since May

Osaka the latest player set to miss Australian Open

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open, adding her name to a growing list of notable withdrawals.

Tennis • 08 Jan 23

Naomi Osaka has slipped to 41 in the world rankings

Osaka looks to dad in bid to rediscover top form

Naomi Osaka said she is excited to have her father back as coach after splitting with Wim Fissette as the four-times grand slam champion returns from an Achilles injury that ruled her out of the grasscourt season.

Tennis • 02 Aug 22

Naomi Osaka: 'My Achilles still isn't right so I'll see you next time'

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon due to Achilles injury

Former world number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Wimbledon due to a left Achilles injury.

Tennis • 18 Jun 22

Raducanu digs deep, defending champ Krejcikova is out

Emma Raducanu narrowly avoided a taste of her own medicine after coming from a set down to see off 17-year-old debutant Linda Noskova at the French Open.

Tennis • 23 May 22

Osaka addresses the crowd after the match

Osaka in tears after heckling at Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears after being heckled during her second-round defeat to Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Masters in Indian Wells.

Tennis • 13 Mar 22

Naomi Osaka shakes hands with Amanda Anisimova after their match on Margaret Court Arena

Updated Anisimova ends Osaka's defence of Australian Open title

Reigning champion Naomi Osaka crashed out in the third round of the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-3 7-6 (10-5) defeat to American Amanda Anisimova.

Tennis • 21 Jan 22

Osaka begins defence with straight sets win

Defending champion Naomi Osaka began her Australian Open campaign with a comfortable victory over young Colombian Camila Osorio.

Tennis • 17 Jan 22

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Melbourne event ahead of her semi-final encounter with Veronika Kudermetova

Defending Oz champion Osaka pulls out of warm-up event

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn with an injury from her semi-final at the Melbourne Summer Set as she prepares to defend her Australian Open title.

Tennis • 08 Jan 22

The 24-year-old has won four grand slams to date

Osaka battles to win in first match back

Naomi Osaka struggled to victory over Alize Cornet in the first round of the Melbourne Summer Set as the reigning Australian Open champion played her first match in four months.

Tennis • 04 Jan 22

The Japanese player felt she needed the break to refresh

Osaka hints her return to tennis may be close

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka looks set to return to tennis shortly after getting "that itch" to play again.

Tennis • 27 Sep 21