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News
Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title t...
Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka advances at Qatar Open after 1st back-to-back victories in 23 months
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has advanced to the next round at the WTA 1000 Qatar TotalEnergies Open after defeating Croatian tennis pla...
China
Inspired by tennis legend Li Na, China’s Zheng Qinwen reaches first Grand Slam final
China’s top-ranked tennis player Zheng Qinwen secured her spot in the Australian Open final on Jan. 25, becoming the first Chinese pla...
Ryan General
Events
Emma Raducanu loses Australian Open match after falling ill
Emma Raducanu ended her Australian Open run Thursday after having to deal with a physical issue during the deciding set against China’s Yafa...
Australia
Sumit Nagal makes history for India at Australian Open
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal made history this week by winning the first Australian Open match for his home country in 11 years. What he d...
Naomi Osaka finds optimism despite early Australian Open exit
Despite her first-round loss at the 2024 Australian Open, four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka highlighted the positive aspects...
[Updated] Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka to face off at charity match ahead of Australian Open
Editor’s Note: The charity match has reportedly been canceled after both players withdrew for “precautionary reasons.” Chi...
Emma Raducanu wins Auckland match after 8-month hiatus
Emma Raducanu won her first match at the Auckland Classic on Monday, marking a victorious return to the competitive scene after an eight-mon...
Naomi Osaka triumphs in comeback at Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka emerged victorious over Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in her highly anticipated comeback at the Brisbane International on New Year’...
Carl Samson
Sports
Naomi Osaka can ‘bounce back’ in tennis after pregnancy, former coach says
Sascha Bajin, Naomi Osaka’s former coach, believes the four-time Grand Slam singles champion could return to the court next year after...
Activist criticized for questioning Chinese players at Australian Open about Peng Shuai’s whereabouts
Before you read: #WhereIsPengShuai: Tennis star now missing after her Me Too accusations against ex-CCP official Peng Shuai says her sexual ...
Shang Juncheng, 17, becomes first Chinese man to win match at Australian Open
China’s Shang Juncheng made history during his Grand Slam debut on Monday by becoming the first Chinese male national to win an Australian O...
Lifestyle
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy after withdrawing from Australian Open
Before you read: Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her pregnan...
Michelle De Pacina
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open status remains unclear as 2023 tournament nears
With the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2023 set to begin in less than two weeks, many are still wondering if two-time Australian Ope...
Australian Open reverses ban after outcry over confiscation of fans’ ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ shirts
A viral Tiktok showed security officers at the Australian Open confiscating fans’ shirts and banners that expressed support to Chinese athl...
Naomi Osaka Becomes The First Asian World #1 Player After Winning Australian Open
Naomi Osaka won her second straight major title via a dramatic victory over Czech Petra Kvitova at the Australian Open final on Saturday. Af...
Blister Forces Tennis Star Hyeon Chung to Forfeit the Australian Open
After a phenomenal run at the 2018 Australian Open, the South Korean “Professor” was forced to end his campaign in Melbourne, Australia via ...
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