
Naomi Osaka and renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou have officially parted ways, with the split confirmed in early August 2025. The separation, which came just months after their high-profile collaboration began, has taken the tennis world by surprise.
Mouratoglou offered a stark explanation for the breakup, citing Osaka's lack of competitive fire as the primary reason. Speaking publicly, the French coach revealed: 'We couldn't fix what was missing', referring to what he viewed as a diminished drive in the four-time Grand Slam champion.