Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is a two-time Grand Slam champion from Japan.
Notable Quotes
"I want to say thank you to everyone who came to the match and I want to apologise for not being able to finish."View Story →
"When I think about Wimbledon, it's obviously the all white. There's obviously the tradition of it all."View Story →
"From my end, I thought that was really fun just because I didn't think anyone expected that."View Story →
"I wouldn't say it eases my nerves to wear these outfits because a little part of my mind wants to do well so I can continue wearing them."View Story →
"I definitely felt really good today. I've played a lot of matches on grass for the past two weeks, so I felt really confident."View Story →
"It's really cool to have another Japanese player making a run at Wimbledon to encourage us and motivate me to keep going."View Story →
"If there is someone I had to lose to, I would pick that ranking position."View Story →
"It's been a long time since I had so much fun on the court."View Story →
"He's a trailblazer. I think he's also someone that I look up to a lot, because he's done a lot in fashion, whether it's on purpose or not."View Story →
"The match was definitely really tough. I was a little bit too hard on myself after opportunities in the second set."View Story →
"I think obviously if you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport."View Story →
"I thought about it, and if I win another Grand Slam, it's not going to change my life."View Story →
"I don't mind being the first to do something and getting trashed for it."View Story →
"I'm literally Haitian it's in my blood to be this way, as long as the people after me have an easier path it's worth it."View Story →
"Life is a little cruel. Damn. Sabalenka, now Iga."View Story →
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September 7, 2026From boardroom chic to battling win, Osaka reaches US Open last 16 - Reuters
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September 6, 2026100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
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August 2, 2026Norrie beats Duckworth to reach Los Cabos quarters
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July 7, 2026Osaka topples Sabalenka to blow Wimbledon draw wide open - Reuters
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July 3, 2026Sabalenka beats Ostapenko to set up blockbuster Osaka meeting
Aryna Sabalenka battles past Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to set up a blockbuster fourth-round match against Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon.
July 3, 2026Osaka talks fashion but lets her game speak for itself in best Wimbledon run - Reuters
Osaka talks fashion but lets her game speak for itself in best Wimbledon run Reuters
July 3, 2026Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.
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June 24, 2026Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
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