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After getting much-needed rest, top players have started featuring in exhibition events. Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka clashed in the Garden Cup exhibition event that took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 8

Naomi Osaka Says Her New Nike Jacket Is 'Coming Out Soon'

Women's tennis star Naomi Osaka has spent the first week of December crisscrossing the country, participating in highly publicized exhibition events alongside Aryna Sabalenka, Ben Shelton, and Nick Kyrgios.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / December 7

Naomi Osaka Gives Wise Advice to Struggling Mothers

On Saturday night, Naomi Osaka dazzled tennis fans at the Atlanta Cup. After her highly entertaining exhibition match against Aryna Sabalenka, Osaka participated in a Q&A with fans on Instagram.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 4

Top 5 WTA ace hitters for 2025 ft. Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka

The WTA season for 2025 is officially complete. Hundreds of highly skilled women captivated fans across the globe through their tennis. The courts across the globe saw thunderous forehands, meticulous backhands, bounce off the racket strings of these talented bunch of power hitters.

Naomi Osaka Makes Surprising Cameo in Meghan Markle’s Netflix Christmas Show

Naomi Osaka made a cameo in the new installment of With Love, Meghan, Holiday Celebration, a Netflix show where the Duchess of Sussex shared how she makes Christmas more memorable with family and friends.

Naomi Osaka’s Bizarre Cameo in Meghan Markle’s Netflix Special is Peak 2025

Just when you thought the world couldn’t get any stranger, Netflix drops a trailer that feels like a fever dream. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is set to appear in Meghan Markle’s new holiday special, “With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration.” Yes, you read that right.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 18

Naomi Osaka withdraws from her first 2026 tournament to sign up for a different one

Naomi Osaka has reversed her decision to start 2026 at a WTA 250 event in favor of playing at a mixed tournament with men's and women's players. The four-time Grand Slam champion began her second season since returning from maternity leave at the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

Naomi Osaka in 2025: A Year of Rediscovery

Naomi Osaka entered 2025 carrying more questions than certainty. After a long stretch of uneven form following her time away from the sport, no one really knew where her level would land or what heights she could still reach.

Tennis News / HITC / October 27

Naomi Osaka reacts on Instagram as her coach confirms he’s departing the team

Naomi Osaka has adjusted her coaching staff once again after calling time on her 2025 season. The split with Patrick Mouratoglou came after Wimbledon, ending a partnership that lasted roughly 10 months.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Naomi Osaka Ends Her 2025 Campaign Early

When Naomi Osaka announced the end of her 2025 season after pulling out of the Japan Open, it felt less like a setback and more like a pause. The former World No.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

WTA Osaka Final Prediction: Leylah Fernandez vs Tereza Valentova

Naomi Osaka was the favourite going in to her home tournament this week at WTA Osaka, but she was forced to withdraw before her quarterfinal match and we will now have a first ever matchup between Leylah Fernandez and Tereza Valentova for the title in Japan’s second biggest city.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 17

WTA roundup: Jasmine Paolini rallies; Naomi Osaka withdraws

No. 2 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy rallied to reach the Ningbo Open semifinals with a marathon 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory Friday against sixth-seeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in Ningbo, China.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

WTA Osaka Semifinal Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Sorana Cirstea

We head into the penultimate stage at the WTA 250 in Osaka as four players slug it out for a chance to win the prize money and points at stake as the season winds down.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 17

Naomi Osaka Announces End of Her Season: How Did She Do in 2025?

There were serious questions about Naomi Osaka's left injury sustained during her second-round match against Suzan Lamens at the Japan Open earlier this week.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

WTA Osaka Quarterfinal Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Jaqueline Cristian

The WTA Osaka event enters the quarterfinal stage with four titanic battles on the fifth day in Japan. There will be a new champion after the defending champion was eliminated by none other than home favorite Naomi Osaka, who continues her quest for her first title on home soil against Jaqueline Cristian.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 15

Naomi Osaka survives 3-setter, injury to advance at Japan Open

Naomi Osaka fought through an injury to defeat defending champion Suzan Lamens 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Wednesday.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Naomi Osaka’s Tearful Victory in Japan Raises Serious Injury Concerns

Naomi Osaka just snagged a win at the Japan Open, but instead of a triumphant fist pump, the scene ended with tears and a limp. It was one of those victories that feels more like a loss, leaving fans and, let’s be real, Osaka herself, wondering if the price was too high.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

WTA Osaka Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Suzan Lamens

No. 1 seed Naomi Osaka looks to continue her strong play in her home city of Osaka. She squares off against Suzan Lamens in a matinee battle on center court.

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 / FirstSportz / October 8

Naomi Osaka Reveals her WTA Rankings Goal for the Remainder of the 2025 Season

Naomi Osaka has revealed the WTA ranking spot she hopes to be at when the 2025 season finally comes to an end in November. The former World No.1 has gained her way back to the WTA elites and she’s currently ranked in the top 20 after her mind-blowing run during the North American hard-court swing.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Naomi Osaka Admits Mental Struggle While Revealing 2025 Ranking Goal: 'Really Tough for Me'

2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for Naomi Osaka. Making a comeback to court after a hiatus of two years – in which she embraced motherhood – hasn’t been easy.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 7

'I don’t want to stress too much': Naomi Osaka opens up about mental pressure to achieve certain goals before end of 2025 season

Japan’s Naomi Osaka has admitted that she is getting ‘stressed’ about something other than winning matches. The 27-year-old is having an impressive season, winning 32 out of 46 matches across various competitions.

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.

Why Naomi Osaka's comeback tour may not end with upset of Coco Gauff

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 1

Why Osaka's comeback tour may not end with upset of Gauff

Why Naomi Osaka's comeback tour may not end with upset of Coco Gauff

With Osaka looking like her old self, perhaps she could win her first Grand Slam in over four years.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 10

A successful trial: Naomi Osaka extends partnership with new coach Wiktorowski after Canadian Open final

Naomi Osaka will extend her time working with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski after a great week at the Canadian Open, where she reached her first WTA 1000 final in three years.