Naomi Osaka forced to pull out of Toronto Open with back injury The two-time US Open champion was forced to pull out of her first round match with Kaia Kanepi The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
Osaka Retires, Raducanu Exits, Andreescu Upsets in Toronto A tearful Naomi Osaka retired injured and US Open champion Emma Raducanu fell at the first hurdle as the top women's players continued their preparations for Flushing Meadows at the Toronto Open on Tuesday. News of the pending retirement of Serena Williams overshadowed proceedings at the tune-up for the year's… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Canadian Open Match With Injury The four-time Grand Slam champion’s chances to compete at this year’s U.S. Open are now up in the air. Sports Illustrated · Aug 10, 2022
Serena Williams vs. the field: What the odds say about the 2022 U.S. Open Is Serena going to close her career with another title? USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2022
Pay equity in women's sports: How the WNBA is playing the long game LOS ANGELES — Katie Lou Samuelson had the perfect shoes to mark the anniversary of Title IX. Before the Sparks' home game against the Chicago Sky on June 23, Samuelson unwrapped white tissue paper in a black shoe box to reveal her custom-decorated pair of Puma sneakers. Los Angeles Times · Aug 6, 2022
Gauff Beats Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Straight Sets Coco Gauff held off four-time major champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic. Gauff, the No. 6 seed, held all of her serves in the opening set and finished the 45-minute session with three aces. Osaka had the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022
Badosa, Jabeur Reach San Jose WTA Quarter-finals Second-seeded Paula Badosa survived a scare on the way to a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7/5) victory over US qualifier Elizabeth Mandlik on Wednesday in the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California. After comfortably pocketing the first set with two breaks of serve, Spain's Badosa went down an early break… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022
Osaka Delighted to Have Father Back in Coaching Role Naomi Osaka said she is excited to have her father back as coach after splitting with Wim Fissette as the four-times Grand Slam champion returns from an Achilles injury that ruled her out of the grasscourt season. The Silicon Valley Classic, where Osaka will play Zheng Qinwen in the first… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022
Formula One | Hamilton calls for action after Nelson Piquet’s racist comment In a Brazilian interview on YouTube in November 2021, Piquet, 69, used a racial slur in Portuguese when referring to Lewis Hamilton The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022
Best women’s tennis shoes for casual or competitive players Ace your game with these court classics Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2022
The Gen-Z tennis stars you need to know for Wimbledon 2022 — from Emma Raducanu to Harmony Tan From the young American who just won Eastbourne to the women’s world number one who you probably haven’t even heard of, Katie Strick and Amy Francombe meet the next generation of tennis stars set to take SW19 by storm Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2022
Naomi Osaka Partners With LeBron James to launch media company The four-time Grand Slam champion is taking on her third company after announcing the creation of “Hana Kuma” productions. Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon with Achilles injury after 'exhibition' criticism An Achilles injury means Naomi Osaka will miss this year's Wimbledon Championships, having previously raised concerns with the tournament being a non-ranked event Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2022
Osaka Withdraws from Wimbledon Over Achilles Injury Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of an Achilles injury, an updated withdrawal list from the tournament showed on Saturday The 24-year-old, who has won the Australian Open twice and the US Open twice, was on an initial entry list last week but has not played… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 19, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2022 Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon due to ongoing Achilles injury: ‘It still isn’t right’ Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard won’t play at SW19 this year either due to the loss of ranking points
Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022 Naomi Osaka Posts Message After Unfortunate Wimbledon News The four-time Grand Slam champion is dealing with an achilles injury keeping her off the court for the time being.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022 Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with Achilles injury The Japanese has not played since a first-round exit at the French Open
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022 ‘I’ll see you next time’: Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with achilles injury The four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Wimbledon after failing to recover from an achilles injury while Matteo Berrettini and Filip Krajinovic won their Queen’s Club semi-finals
Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022 Report: Naomi Osaka Will Not Play in Wimbledon The four-time Grand Slam champion previously said the grass court major would be “like an exhibition” since no ranking points will be rewarded.
Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022 John McEnroe says his outbursts were coping mechanisms, hiding something ‘completely different’ John McEnroe, still the greatest tennis player NYC ever produced, said his infamous outbursts were coping mechanisms that masked issues dealing with the emotional toll of a complicated personal life and pressurized career.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2022 Look back in anger: staff furious at sacking of archivists on ABC’s 90th birthday Union says plan to make reporters do their own archival research will massively increase workloads. Plus: is it really a press conference if no one turns up?
Evening Standard · May 31, 2022 Tennis star Naomi Osaka ‘finds voice’ Naomi Osaka says her diverse life experiences have made her more tolerant
Tribune News Service · May 29, 2022 Chaos ensues after Gervonta Davis boxing match at Barclays Center A stampede of frightened and panicked fans capped Saturday night boxing at Barclays Center.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2022 Naomi Osaka left ‘petrified’ after panic ensues following false ‘active shooter’ claims The NYPD have said there wasn’t a shooter at the boxing event
Daily Mirror · May 29, 2022 Naomi Osaka left "f****** petrified" amid false 'active shooter' rumours at boxing event Fans - including Naomi Osaka - feared an active shooter was inside the Barclays Center following the Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero fight, but it proved to be a false alarm