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Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka, who said at the US Open that she planned to take a break from tennis, has officially pulled out of next month's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Tennis • 22 Sep 21

Naomi Osaka: "I guess we're all dealing with some stuff, but I know that I'm dealing with some stuff"

'Anxious' Osaka set for another break after shock loss

A tearful Naomi Osaka plans to take another break from tennis after her shock US Open exit.

Tennis • 04 Sep 21

Halep outlasts Rybakina in three-set thriller

Simona Halep battled to victory over Elena Rybakina in the third round of the US Open but last year's finalist Victoria Azarenka was beaten by Garbine Muguruza, with 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez also sensationally beating Naomi Osaka.

Tennis • 04 Sep 21

Defending champion Osaka advances to round three

US Open walkover for Osaka after Danilovic withdraws

Defending champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open third round after Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic withdrew ahead of their second-round match on Wednesday due to illness.

Tennis • 02 Sep 21

Naomi Osaka has been vocal on social issues

King lauds Osaka for mental health stand

Tennis great Billie Jean King has praised Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health issues and her stand against racial injustice.

Billie Jean King • 30 Aug 21

Naomi Osaka beat Coco Gauff at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday

Osaka 'felt ungrateful' for attitude towards tennis

Naomi Osaka said she had felt "ungrateful" at times over the last year for not fully appreciating her life as one of the world's top tennis players.

Tennis • 19 Aug 21

Naomi Osaka in action at the recent Olympic Games

Tearful Osaka briefly leaves press conference

Naomi Osaka briefly left a press conference in Cincinnati on Monday after she appeared to get upset with a line of questioning about her relationship with the media, leading her agent to describe a reporter as a "bully".

Tennis • 17 Aug 21

Osaka found her Czech opponent just too good

Tokyo 2020: Third round exit for Naomi Osaka

There will be no gold medal for the face of the Tokyo Olympics after Naomi Osaka was beaten by Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the women's singles.

Olympics • 27 Jul 21

Naomi Osaka hammers down a serve in her win over Viktorija Golubic

Tokyo 2020: Home hope Osaka advances to third round

Naomi Osaka continued her pursuit of a historic gold medal by easing into the third round of the Olympic singles competition at the Ariake Tennis Park.

Olympics • 26 Jul 21

Naomi Osaka is preparing for the Olympics, where she will represent home nation Japan

Osaka to make grand slam return in US Open defence

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers have confirmed, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon.

Tennis • 21 Jul 21

Osaka confirmed for Montreal event in August

World number two Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds, will compete in Montreal next month, organisers of the Canadian event said.

Tennis • 14 Jul 21

Naomi Osaka has asked for "privacy and empathy"

Osaka asks for "privacy and empathy" when she returns

Naomi Osaka admits she should have been prepared for the fall-out to her decision to duck press conferences at the French Open, but has asked for more "privacy and empathy" when she returns to action.

Tennis • 08 Jul 21

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon but says she will play in the upcoming Olympic Games.

Tennis • 17 Jun 21

Murray has been in action at the pre-Wimbledon Queen's Club tournament

Andy Murray among Wimbledon wildcard recipients

Andy Murray has been confirmed as one of the initial recipients of a Wimbledon wild card, while the All-England Club's CEO says that they are expecting Naomi Osaka to compete at the tournament.

Tennis • 16 Jun 21

'We have received notification Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin'

Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin

Naomi Osaka pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA 5000 grasscourt tournament on Monday, raising doubts about the four-times Grand Slam champion's participation at Wimbledon later this month.

Tennis • 07 Jun 21

Osaka has pulled out of what was scheduled to be her first tournament on grass in Berlin beginning on June 14 and there are serious question marks over whether she will play at Wimbledon

Osaka thanks fans for support after turbulent week

Naomi Osaka has written a message of thanks for the "love" she has received since withdrawing from the French Open on Monday.

Tennis • 05 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny has no complaints with the current media schedule in international football

Kenny empathises with Osaka over media duties

Stephen Kenny said that he has no complaints in relation to his press commitments, however, the Ireland manager feels that certain media duties can have a detrimental effect on players.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Naomi Osaka stepped away from the French Open after being fined and threatened without expulsion for refusing media duties

Grand Slams promise to help players with mental health

The grand slam tennis tournaments have jointly pledged to work to improve the player experience at major events following Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open.

Tennis • 01 Jun 21

Serena Williams: "I feel like I wish I could give her a hug because I know what it's like."

'I know what it's like' - Serena support for Osaka

Serena Williams offered her support to Naomi Osaka after the Japanese player's decision to withdraw from the French Open in the wake of her boycott of press conferences.

Tennis • 01 Jun 21

Naomi Osaka in action at the French Open on Sunday

Osaka quits French Open, plans break from tennis

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open and plans to "take some time away from the court" amid controversy over her decision not to speak to the media, the world number two has announced on Twitter.

Tennis • 31 May 21

Naomi Osaka came under fire from French Open organisers

French Open deletes tweet on Osaka press blackout

The French Open has deleted a post on its Twitter feed which praised players for attending media conferences as Naomi Osaka's press boycott continued to overshadow the Grand Slam.

Tennis • 31 May 21

Osaka wins opener but faces expulsion over media stance

Naomi Osaka did her talking on the court with a first-round victory over Patricia Maria Tig at the French Open but faces sanctions after refusing to do a press conference.

Tennis • 30 May 21

Naomi Osaka practices at Roland Garros ahead of the French Open

WTA weighs in on Osaka media boycott

The WTA is keen to discuss mental health issues with Naomi Osaka but has stressed players have a responsibility to talk to the media.

Tennis • 28 May 21

Naomi Osaka has made waves by her decision to boycott press conferences at Roland Garros

Osaka's press conference boycott a 'phenomenal error'

Naomi Osaka's decision to boycott press conferences at Roland Garros was blasted as a "phenomenal error" by the head of French tennis, who said the Japanese star's move was "unacceptable".

Tennis • 27 May 21

'I'm just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me'

Osaka refuses to take part in French Open press duties

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she will not take questions from the press at this year's French Open, saying the nature of news conferences puts an undue burden on players' mental health.

Tennis • 27 May 21