Naomi Osaka

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Osaka named among SI’s Sportspersons of the Year – An honor special for so many reasons

Naomi Osaka is one of Sports Illustrated's Sportspersons of the Year for 2020, as was announced this past week. She is just the fifth tennis player on the all-time list, joining Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Chris Evert, and Billie Jean King.

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Ricky Dimon

“We’ve learned how to operate in this environment” – Exclusive interview with WTA chief Steve Simon

After a year in which the WTA could not operate for five months and could not stage its lucrative WTA Finals, chairman and CEO Steve Simon tells Simon Cambers why there are reasons to be positive as we head into 2021

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Simon Cambers
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

French Open 2020: Will Serena’s heir emerge at Roland Garros?

Naomi Osaka is not at the French Open, giving her rivals the opportunity to stake their own claims as the next Serena Williams.

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Tennis Majors
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How a $1 bill propelled women’s tennis into prominence

On September 23, 1970, nine women -- including Billie Jean King -- signed a symbolic $1 contract that changed the course of history. On Wednesday, 50 years on, the leading women players paid tribute to the efforts of those who paved the way for them.

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Simon Cambers
Naomi Osaka, George Floyd mask
6 years ago

In pictures: The seven victims Osaka paid tribute to, and their stories

Naomi Osaka wore a mask with the name of an African-American victim of...
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Ricky Dimon
Naomi Osaka fighting, 2020 US Open final
6 years ago

Osaka: “Just compete; I was just thinking about competing”

Naomi Osaka came back from 6-1, 2-0 down against Victoria Azarenka to win...
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Ricky Dimon
Victoria Azarenka, 2020 US Open Final
6 years ago

Beaten Azarenka not disappointed but admits “it’s painful to lose”

In her first Grand Slam final for seven years, Victoria Azarenka was edged...
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Simon Cambers
Naomi Osaka, 2020 US Open 2020
6 years ago

Fate plays a hand as Osaka completes fitting victory

From the moment Naomi Osaka stepped out for her first match at Flushing...
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Simon Cambers
Naomi Osaka, 2020 US Open champion
6 years ago

Osaka wins second US Open title with stunning turnaround vs Azarenka

Naomi Osaka is the 2020 US Open champion! The Japanese star comes back...
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Ricky Dimon
Wim Fissette and Naomi Osaka, Brisbane 2020
6 years ago

Wim Fissette: Osaka is more intuitive; Azarenka more analytical

Wim Fissette is hoping his inside track on what makes Victoria Azarenka tick...
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Simon Cambers
6 years ago

Osaka going into US Open final with very different mindset

Naomi Osaka believes her journey since winning a second major at the 2019...
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Tennis Majors
Naomi Osaka, US Open semi-final, September 2020
6 years ago

Osaka prevails over Brady in three-setter for final spot

Naomi Osaka was able to stay calm and prevail in a match of...
Ryan Lam
6 years ago

Osaka trying to be in the moment in pursuit of third Grand Slam

Japanese star and 2018 champion Naomi Osaka is making the most of her...
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Tennis Majors
Naomi Osaka
6 years ago

Brilliant Osaka storms past Rogers to reach US Open semi-finals

Two years after winning her first slam title at the US Open, Naomi...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic shock default
6 years ago

US Open Day 7 recap: Djokovic’s default, top seeds advance and upset in women’s draw

Day 7 has had its fair share of entertaining matches, but everything seemed...
Ryan Lam
Naomi Osaka at US Open 2020
6 years ago

Osaka books quarter-final against comeback kid Rogers

World No 93 Shelby Rogers saved four match points to clinch a stunning...
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Simon Cambers
Petra Kvitova, Prague 2020
6 years ago

US Open Day 5 women’s results: McNally pulls off lone surprise, Kvitova cruises

Caty McNally is through to the third round of the US Open after...
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Ricky Dimon
Naomi Osaka, US Open 2020 round 3
6 years ago

Former champions Osaka, Kerber into fourth round

We're under way with another busy day at the US Open, with former...
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Simon Cambers
Caroline Garcia thumbs up
6 years ago

US Open Day 3 recap: Upsets, comebacks and Kit Kats

It was not a particularly newsworthy day on the men's side -- other...
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Ricky Dimon