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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Injury Ends Naomi Osaka’s Australia Open Hopes

Naomi Osaka has made the heartbreaking decision to withdraw from the 2026 Australian Open, citing injury ahead of her much-anticipated third-round clash against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis.

Tennis News / HITC / January 24

Iga Swiatek reacts to news of Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open withdrawal

Naomi Osaka has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open, bringing an early end to her comeback campaign at Melbourne Park. The Japanese star,

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Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

Naomi Osaka Withdraws From 2026 Australian Open

Naomi Osaka, the two-time champion who had been lighting up Melbourne Park with a mix of vintage power hitting and runway-ready fashion, has officially withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Naomi Osaka: From Darling to Disliked?

Naomi Osaka spent years as one of tennis’s most beloved figures. The support wasn’t unearned. She burst onto the scene as a young phenom delivering performances that had people whispering about a potential successor to Serena Williams herself.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 7: Match Times for Djokovic, Osaka, Sinner Revealed

The first week of the Australian Open is coming to a close, and with it the third round, as only 16 players will remain on both the men’s and women’s sides by the end of the day.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 7 Women’s Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Madison Inglis

With eight third-round matches on the slate on day seven at the Australian Open, there should be plenty of entertaining tennis. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including Iga Swiatek Anna Kalinskaya – but who will secure their spot in the round of 16?

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Naomi Osaka criticised by Novak Djokovic’s wife over Australian Open incident

Naomi Osaka has drawn plenty of attention at this year’s Australian Open, and it’s not just because of her play. Her vibrant entrance before facing Antonia Ružić in the first round got people talking, and there was also some controversy that cropped up during her second-round match.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Naomi Osaka told apology wasn’t necessary after Australian Open clash with Cirstea

Naomi Osaka’s cold handshake: A look at the controversy surrounding her match with Sorana Cirstea Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, but her latest victory was overshadowed by a tense moment at the net rather than her performance on court.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Naomi Osaka Survives Cirstea Scare as Post-Match Tension Steals Spotlight

Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the Australian Open after a tight three-set victory against Sorana Cirstea. While the match itself was a gripping

Tennis News / HITC / January 22

Naomi Osaka shares difficult injury update after Australian Open victory

Naomi Osaka secured her place in the third round of the Australian Open after defeating Sorana Cîrstea. Osaka came into the Australian Open straight from suffering from illness at the United Cup, and she has been put through her paces in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 22

Naomi Osaka Apologizes After Disrespecting Sorana Cirstea

On Thursday night, Naomi Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea in three sets during their second round match at the Australian Open: 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. However, the battle was far from over after the match.

Tennis News / HITC / January 21

Naomi Osaka reveals inspiration behind Jellyfish outfit at Australian Open 2026

Naomi Osaka has revealed the personal inspiration behind her striking jellyfish-inspired outfit at the 2026 Australian Open, saying the look stemmed from a moment with her two-year-old daughter, Shai.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka: The 'Classy' vs. 'Wild' Style War Heating Up the Australian Open

Half the fun of a Grand Slam these days isn’t just who hits the winning shot—it’s who wins the walk-on. And at this year’s Australian Open, the competition started long before the first serve.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 20

Naomi Osaka Makes Waves in Jellyfish Nike Kit at Australian Open

It is officially jellyfish season in Melbourne. Last week, Nike dropped Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired kit for the 2026 Australian Open on its website.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

Emma Raducanu (foot) WDs from United Cup clash vs. Naomi Osaka

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain withdrew from a marquee United Cup showdown with Naomi Osaka to prioritize recovering from a stubborn foot injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Naomi Osaka Goes Beach-Mode in the Caribbean After Wrapping Up Her Season

Naomi Osaka’s year ended in a way that felt both familiar and new for tennis fans. Familiar, because she continues to be a force on the courts. New, because this version of Osaka now goes home to a toddler, not an empty hotel room.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 13

WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka

Top seed Naomi Osaka overwhelmed 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Osaka on Monday. Osaka needed just 76 minutes to oust her Japanese countrywoman, using eight aces and winning 83% of her first serves (15 of 18).

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 5

'I think I can't be mad or upset at myself': Naomi Osaka 'don't feel sad' despite losing US Open semifinal to Amanda Anisimova

Japan’s Naomi Osaka has stated that she does not feel ‘sad’ despite losing in the semifinal of the US Open. The former world number one suffered a heartbreaking defeat to America’s Amanda Anisimova in the last-four clash of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 on Thursday.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 4

'I love tennis way more than I thought': Naomi Osaka shares redemption story after securing US Open semifinal spot

Japan’s Naomi Osaka has shared what the recent triumph has meant for her at the US Open. The 27-year-old cemented her spot in the semifinal of the fourth and the final Grand Slam of the year after beating the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 7-6.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 2

Naomi Osaka's return to relevancy didn't happen overnight

The Japanese star endured a long and arduous path back to the top over the last few years, which included entering Challenger tournaments and ATP 250 events she would have never played in during her prime years.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 1