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Naomi Osaka

“I will not shut up and dribble” – Naomi Osaka pens passionate defence of athlete activism

The US Open champion says athletes should be speaking more - not less - on issues of social justice.

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Carrie Dunn
Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka in 2020: US Open champion, off-court leader

Naomi Osaka stepped up in 2020, with a third Grand Slam title on the court and a new role as a voice for good. Here's our season review.

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Simon Cambers
Coco Gauff, 2020 review

Coco Gauff in 2020: From off the court leader to career-high ranking

After beginning the year by reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open, Coco Gauff proved herself a leader off the court and a massive talent on it as she ended with a career-high ranking to take into 2021. Here is our season-recap for the 16-year-old.

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Simon Cambers
Naomi Osaka during the Western and Southern Open 2020, with a Black Lives Matter shirt

Naomi Osaka on BLM: “I thought only the Big Three and Serena would have that type of power”

It's been a whirlwind 48 hours for Naomi Osaka, with her statement protesting racial inequality prompting the WTA and ATP Tours to take a one-day pause in support, and then on Friday, with the Japanese battling through to the Cincinnati final. Following her 6-2, 7-6 win over Elise Mertens on Friday, the 22-year-old talked to reporters about what she's been going through.

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Simon Cambers

Exclusive – Citi Open’s Mark Ein: “The big thing is the travel issues; can people come and go?”

After almost five months away because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the ATP Tour is due to resume on August 14 with the Citi Open in Washington. In an exclusive interview, Mark Ein, who runs the management of the tournament, told Tennis Majors he feels a special responsibility as the first event back but still fears cancellation because of things beyond his control.

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Simon Cambers