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Naomi Osaka pulls out of Qatar Open with injury
Osaka, who was set play for the first time since her Australian Open triumph, has suffered from back problems in the past.
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Osaka embraces pressure, eyes ‘Naomi Slam’
The bubbly 21-year-old laughed off suggestions her meteoric rise had put her under pressure.
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'Shocked' Osaka wins Australian Open to become world number one
The Japanese youngster fell to one knee in celebration, head bowed, as Melbourne Park erupted in thunderous cheers.
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Osaka edges Pliskova to set up Open final with Kvitova
Osaka is bidding to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to win the US and Australian Opens back to back.
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Japan firm pulls Naomi Osaka ad amid 'whitewash' spat
The anime adverts "have already been dropped", Daisuke Okabayashi, a spokesman for Nissin Foods, told AFP.
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Osaka sets up Svitolina last-eight test, Serena faces showdown
The victory left the bubbly 21-year-old with a last-eight clash against ambitious Ukrainian Svitolina, who battled past American Madison Keys 6-2, 1-6, 6-1.
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Former champion Wawrinka edged by Raonic at Open
The 33-year-old Swiss, unseeded for the first time since his debut in 2006 after being plagued by injury, fell to the Canadian after four sets decided on tiebreaks 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (13/11), 7-6 (7/5).
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Djokovic back on top as old guard refuse to let go
Serbian Djokovic, 31, needed elbow surgery in February to cure a problem that surfaced in 2017, but after some jarring defeats he returned to the kind of domination he achieved in 2015, winning Wimbledon and the US Open.
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Stephens benefits from positive attitude in WTA Finals debut
Stephens stayed calm throughout the contest, adopting a patient approach from the baseline before unleashing her devastating forehand to keep her Japanese opponent pinned at the back of the court.
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Li Na says Osaka needs 'desire' to go further
Osaka has admitted feeling burdened by expectations after last month's stunning victory in New York, saying she puts pressure on herself to 'do more, do better'.
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Osaka pulls out of Hong Kong Open with back injury
Osaka required treatment to her lower back during her semi-final defeat to unseeded Anastasija Sevastova at the China Open in Beijing on Saturday.
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Osaka becomes third player to secure WTA Finals berth
Osaka stunned Serena Williams in straight sets to claim her and Japan’s first ever Grand Slam title in New York last month.
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Serena Williams keen to ‘move on’ from US Open row
The 23-time Grand Slam champion lost the decider in straight sets to Naomi Osaka after a fiery confrontation with chair umpire Carlos Ramos that she later blamed on sexism.
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Naomi Osaka eases into Tokyo semis
The 20-year-old is competing at her first event since winning her debut Grand Slam earlier September.
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Osaka not saddened by Serena row in US Open final
The Japanese player’s breakthrough triumph in New York was overshadowed by an explosive row between her opponent Serena Williams and umpire Carlos Ramos.
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USTA to review policies after US Open umpire controversies
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday it would undertake a review of its communication policies after a string of umpiring controversies at the US Open.
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Aussie Open chief urges coaching clarity after Serena row
The 23-time Grand Slam champion was warned for receiving coaching from the players' box during Saturday's final, triggering a row with the chair umpire in her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka.
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Japan charmed by ‘new heroine’ Osaka after Grand Slam breakthrough
The 20-year-old, who faces idol and 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in the US Open final on Saturday, is also helping break new ground in Japan.
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Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final
Twelve months on and the duo will contest a high-stakes final where the prize on offer will not only be the $3.8 million winner’s cheque that is up for grabs.
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Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final
Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the U.S. Open on Thursday, beating last year’s runner-up Madison Keys 6-2 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final and set up a clash with her childhood idol Serena Williams.
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Red-hot Osaka powers past Serena Williams in Miami
Naomi Osaka backed up last week’s Indian Wells title triumph with a brilliant display in the eagerly-anticipated showdown on a day when former number one Victoria Azarenka also triumphed.
