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Naomi Osaka and LeBron James launch new media company Hana Kuma
FILE PHOTO: May 23, 2022; Paris, France; Naomi Osaka (JPN) reacts to a point during her match against Amanda Anisimova (USA) on day two of the French Open at Stade Roland-Garros.Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka withdraw from Italian Open
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 8, 2022 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia in action during the final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Juan Medina
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Poland’s Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in Miami Open final, will take over world No. 1 ranking
Apr 2, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL)(R) holds the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy as Naomi Osaka (JPN)(L) holds the finalists' trophy during the awards ceremony after their women's singles final in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Naomi Osaka rallies, tops Belinda Bencic to make Miami Open women’s final
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 31: Naomi Osaka of Japan returns a shot to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during the women's semifinals of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 31, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she’s more grateful
Naomi Osaka of Japan serves to Alison Riske, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 28, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
tennis
Naomi Osaka, Ash Barty advance toward Australian Open showdown
Naomi Osaka of Japan is interviewed after defeating Madison Brengle of the U.S. in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
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Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal advance at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts during her first round match against Camila Osorio of Colombia at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
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Osaka concerned over Peng’s whereabouts after assault allegations
FILE - Naomi Osaka, of Japan, speaks to the crowd after beating Marie Bouzkova, of the Czech Republic, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York, in this Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, file photo. Osaka earned the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award for bringing awareness to social justice and mental health issues at the Annual Salute to Women in Sports on Wednesday night, Oct. 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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Naomi Osaka considers taking break from tennis after U.S. Open loss to Leylah Annie Fernandez
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, covers her head between games against Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, at the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Canada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open
Canada's Leylah Fernandez celebrates after winning her 2021 US Open Tennis tournament women's singles third round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on September 3, 2021. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images)
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Defending champion Naomi Osaka reaches third round of U.S. Open after opponent withdraws
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Marie Bouzkova, of the Czech Republic, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Naomi Osaka bats aside recent disappointment ahead of U.S. Open title defence
Japan's Naomi Osaka speaks during a interview ahead of the 2021 US Open Tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King Natinal Tennis Center in Queens, New York on August 27, 2021. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/Afp/AFP via Getty Images)
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Naomi Osaka felt ‘ungrateful’ for her attitude towards media, tennis
Naomi Osaka of Japan hits the ball to Cori Gauff of the United States during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Mason, Ohio.(Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
tokyo olympics
In Tokyo, Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka share mental-health struggles as Japan confronts workaholic culture
FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics Artistic Training - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - July 22, 2021 Simone Biles of the United States during training REUTERS/File Photo
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Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka makes shocking exit
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Tennis - Women's Singles - Round 2 - Ariake Tennis Park - Tokyo, Japan - July 26, 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan in action during her second round match against Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland REUTERS/Mike Segar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Naomi Osaka’s Olympics exit dashes her hopes of gold on home turf
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Tennis - Women's Singles - Round 3 - Ariake Tennis Park - Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts during her third round match against Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic REUTERS/Mike Segar
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Naomi Osaka wins Tokyo Olympics debut match after two-month break
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, plays against Saisai Zheng, of China, during the first round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Naomi Osaka-backed salad chain confidentially files for U.S. IPO
In this May 12, 2021, file photo, Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after losing a point against Jessica Pegula of the United States during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome.
opinion
Nadal’s unexpected holiday shows the stars are taking back control
Cathal Kelly
tennis
French Open defends ‘pragmatic’ stance in Naomi Osaka dealings
**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before 3:01 a.m. ET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** FILE -- Naomi Osaka in between sets during her first round win against Patricia Maria Tig at the French Open in Paris on May 30, 2021. Gilles Moretton, the president of the French Tennis Federation, has had to deal with a number of issues at this yearÕs French Open, including OsakaÕs refusal to participate in news conferences and Roger FedererÕs withdrawal from the tournament. (Pete Kiehart/The New York Times)
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon tournament in Berlin
Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Romania's Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Christophe Ena
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Naomi Osaka’s flair for drama is good for the business of tennis
Cathal Kelly
world
Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns
Naomi Osaka takes a moment between points during her defeat of Patricia Maria Tig in straight sets in the first round of the French Open in Paris on Sunday, May 30, 2021. The weeklong confrontation between Naomi Osaka, the second-ranked woman in tennis, and leaders of the sport’s four Grand Slam tournaments turned bitter on Monday, May 31, 2021, when Osaka withdrew from the French Open, citing concerns for her mental health. (Pete Kiehart for The New York Times)
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Naomi Osaka receives support from Japan, athletes after withdrawing from French Open
Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Romania's Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Tennis has a funny way of showing its support for Naomi Osaka
Simon Houpt
tennis
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, says she will take some time away from the court
Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Patricia Maria Tig during their first round French Open match, in Paris, on May 30, 2021.
tennis
Osaka fined $15K for skipping French Open media; Thiem out at tournament
Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Romania's Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Serena Williams returning after ‘very intense’ training
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 18, 2021 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Japan's Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Kelly Defina/File Photo
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Bianca Andreescu’s new role in tennis may be to redefine the sport’s status quo
Cathal Kelly
tennis
Defending champ Barty to play Andreescu in Miami Open final
Ashleigh Barty, of Australia, returns to Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, during the semifinals of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Osaka shines to claim second Australian Open crown
Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating United States' Jennifer Brady during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021..(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
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Osaka beats Williams in Australian Open semi-final
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 18, 2021 Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates winning her semi final match against Serena Williams of the U.S. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
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Osaka beats Hsieh to advance to Australian Open semis
Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a return against Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei during their women's singles quarter-final match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 16, 2021. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Osaka back from the brink to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 14, 2021 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her fourth round match against Spain's Garbine Muguruza REUTERS/Loren Elliott