ABU DHABI (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said she was trying not to feel "like a failure" after her comeback hit another roadblock with a 7-5, 6-0 defeat to former world number seven Danielle Collins in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after winning a point...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet" but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time. Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) The Japanese star, who has won four Grand Slams,...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, Jan. 15, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing. USA's Coco Gauff hits a return against Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova during...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka makes her comeback to Grand Slam tennis on day two of the Australian Open on Monday, Jan. 15, while Daniil Medvedev has vowed to turn over a new leaf and be "more mature" on court. Japan’s Naomi Osaka (AFP/File photo) New mum Osaka, 26, stepped away from the sport...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said on Friday, Jan. 12, she can "feel the nostalgia" at the Australian Open as the two-time former champion prepares to make her return to Grand Slam tennis after becoming a mother. Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) The former world number one stepped away from tennis in...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek will be a hot favorite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, Jan. 14, but could face a stiff challenge from former champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka. Poland's Iga Swiatek (top), Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (bottom left) and Japan's Naomi Osaka...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek is in scintillating form as she seeks a maiden Australian Open crown, but she could face a stiff test from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka while two-time winner Naomi Osaka is making her comeback. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) World number one Swiatek has won 17 of...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said on Wednesday, Jan. 3, she was "super disappointed" but just being on court was a "personal win" after her return to tennis at the Brisbane International was ended by defending champion Karolina Pliskova. Japan's Naomi Osaka (left) shakes hands with Czech...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Former world number one and new mother Naomi Osaka won her first match back after a long break on Monday, January 1, with a hard-fought victory over Germany's Tamara Korpatsch at the Brisbane International. Japan's Naomi Osaka serves against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch during their...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted on Saturday, Dec. 30, she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane. Japan’s Naomi Osaka attends a press conference ahead of the Brisbane...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth. Spain's Rafael Nadal (top) and Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) It appeared last season...
TOKYO (AFP) -- A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes her eagerly anticipated return to tennis. Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) The 26-year-old former world number one is set to return to competition at the Brisbane...
