Also known as: The Japanese star
Four-time Grand Slam winner competing in 2026 French Open and Australian Open, withdrew from the latter due to abdominal injury.
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The Namibian
Naomi Osaka won her first-round match with straight sets victory against France's Elsa Jacquemot
“With fans and photographers crowded around Court Three prior to her straight sets first-round win against France's Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka didn't disappoint.”
Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defenceThe Namibian
Naomi Osaka beat Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4
“The Japanese 16th seed battled past American 18-year-old Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to progress.”
Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last 16 clashThe Namibian
Naomi Osaka beat Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to reach the fourth round
“The Japanese 16th seed battled past American starlet Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to progress.”
Sabalenka, Osaka set up French Open clash, Gauff eyes second weekThe Namibian
Osaka pulled out of the third round due to an abdominal injury
“Two-time champion Osaka was supposed to be in action in the third round but pulled out hours before because of an abdominal injury.”
Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Djokovic hits landmark, Osaka outThe Namibian
Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
“Two-time former champion Naomi Osaka, who made a grand entrance in the first round in a jellyfish-inspired outfit, was error-strewn in beating Romania's Sorana Cirstea, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.”
Djokovic, Sinner plough on in Melbourne, Wawrinka makes historyThe Namibian
Naomi Osaka went on to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic
“Osaka, a two-time former champion, went on to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 and said of her eye-catching outfit: "It is modelled after jellyfish, it's really beautiful."”
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls throughThe Namibian
Tennis sensation Naomi Osaka recently declined a media interview, saying she was not mentally prepared
“The world over, prominent figures have made news this year by taking a bold stand to prioritise their mental health, including tennis sensation Naomi Osaka. Osaka recently declined a media interview, saying she was not mentally prepared.”
Gazza's “Messiah” not comingJannik Sinner opened his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 6-3 despite injuring his right foot in an awkward fall during the match. Sinner, the world number one and defending champion, avoided becoming only the third male defending champion to lose in the first round.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner opened his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 6-3 despite injuring his right foot in an awkward fall during the match. Sinner, the world number one and defending champion, avoided becoming only the third male defending champion to lose in the first round.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova. Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won their matches to set up a last-16 clash.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to a last-16 meeting at the French Open. Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5, while Osaka progressed past Iva Jovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-4.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated French wildcard Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 30 matches and advance at Roland Garros. Fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also progressed with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, while defending champion Madison Keys lost to Jessica Pegula as Melbourne faced forecast temperatures of 45C. The tournament implemented health measures including 10-minute breaks during longer matches and plans to use indoor courts as extreme heat continues.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Extreme heat forced a five-hour suspension of outdoor matches at the Australian Open on Saturday as temperatures reached 38°C. Novak Djokovic advanced to the last 16 and became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches, while two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdrew due to an abdominal injury.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round of the Australian Open, with Sinner defending his two-time title and Djokovic pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam. Stan Wawrinka, at 40, became the oldest player in 45 years to reach the men's third round at a Grand Slam before retiring.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner won his opening match at the Australian Open when opponent Hugo Gaston retired, while Naomi Osaka drew attention with a jellyfish-inspired outfit of white parasol, wide-brimmed hat and veil before defeating Croatia's Antonia Ruzic.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →