tennis
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Naomi Osaka says she’s pregnant, plans tennis return in 2024
January 19, 2023 by Nichi Bei News
Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Jan. 11. The former world No. 1 posted what she called “a little life […] READ MORE
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Osaka wins Australian, stays perfect in Slam finals
March 4, 2021 by Nichi Bei News
MELBOURNE, Australia — As Naomi Osaka strode through the Champion’s Walk leading to the court for the Australian Open final — headphones on her ears, racket bag strapped to her […] READ MORE
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Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year
January 7, 2021 by Nichi Bei News
With tennis, like so much of the world, shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Naomi Osaka found herself with time to read and think. And while she won the […] READ MORE
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Osaka gives voice to victims of racial injustice at U.S. Open
September 24, 2020 by Nichi Bei News
NEW YORK — Over two weeks, Naomi Osaka used her platform as a world-famous athlete to draw attention to the racial injustice and systematic police brutality that has resulted in […] READ MORE
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Australian Open champ Osaka rises to women’s world No. 1
January 31, 2019 by Nichi Bei News
MELBOURNE (Kyodo) — Naomi Osaka was officially installed as the new women’s world’s No. 1 singles player on Jan. 28 after her weekend victory in the Australian Open final. The […] READ MORE
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Naomi Osaka stayed above the fray to claim first Grand Slam title
September 13, 2018 by Nichi Bei News
NEW YORK — As Serena Williams’ U.S. Open final crumbled around her on Sept. 8, Japan’s Naomi Osaka said she had to stay above the fray in order to keep her […] READ MORE
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