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Osaka downs Hsieh in Stuttgart opener
US and Australian Open champion Osaka, who lost to Taiwanese veteran Hsieh in Miami last month, secured a place in the quarter-finals against Croatia's Donna Vekic.
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World number one Naomi Osaka signs new deal with Nike
In a statement, Nike said they were thrilled to have the first number one Japanese player to join their elite roster.
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World number one Osaka stunned by Hsieh in Miami
The 33-year-old Hsieh came from a set down to prevail 4-6 7-6(4) 6-3 as her unorthodox style frustrated, perplexed and finally wore down US and Australian Open champion Osaka.
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Osaka, Halep sent packing from Indian Wells
World number one Osaka never found her rhythm against Belinda Bencic as the Swiss used her precise groundstrokes and pinpoint serving to topple the defending champion 6-3 6-1 in just over an hour.
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Iconic Barbie doll celebrates 60 years of evolution
To mark the milestone, manufacturer Mattel Inc created Barbie versions of 20 inspirational women from Naomi Osaka to Adwoa Aboah.
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World number one Naomi Osaka in shock split with coach
Japanese media cited Osaka’s management company IMG in reporting that there had been a breakdown in the player’s relationship with the coach since the start of the year.
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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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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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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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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.
