Tennis player who reached Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2026 after defeating world number one Sabalenka, and has competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments.
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Daily Guide
… Japanese 12th seed Naomi Osaka also advanced to the fourth round by converting her fifth match point to claim a 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over rising Czech star Sara Bejlek. …
Sabalenka Stunned By Bartunkova At China OpenJoy Online
… ing forward to many more battles out here, I’m sure we will be playing a lot more matches in the future.” Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking ByPaul Battison, BBC Sport Journalist Earlier on Monday, Elena Rybakina swept aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka …
Gauff’s statement win completes stacked US Open last eightJoy Online
Elena Rybakina swept aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open and close in on becoming world number one. …
Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one rankingJoy Online
… And Zheng was 5-0 down in the opening set against Poland’s eighth seed Swiatek, but won 13 of the next 16 games on Arthur Ashe Stadium to set up a quarter-final against second seed Elena Rybakina, who sped past former champion Naomi Osaka. …
Zheng wins set from 5-0 down again to stun SwiatekThe Ghanaian Times
… Meanwhile, two-time champion Naomi Osaka fought back from a break down in the decider to see off Belgian 23rd seed Elise Mertens. …
Gauff wins but mixed fortunes for home hopes at US OpenJoy Online
… Osaka battles and Swiatek cruises Osaka has become renowned for arriving at Grand Slam matches wearing eye-catching outfits Earlier on Thursday, Naomi Osaka recovered from a second-set blip to overcome Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1. …
‘Battle-tested’ Gauff through to third roundJoy Online
… Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at the Grand Slams – and her arrival at this year’s US Open was always going to turn more heads. …
Osaka’s latest fashion statement inspired by ‘trailblazer’ IversonThe Ghanaian Times
… Rybakina will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who eliminated home hero Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4. …
Rybakina, Gauff race into Canadian Open quartersThe Ghanaian Times
… Six-times Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, world number two Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, and defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori are among the high-profile pairings entered into the …
Sabalenka, Djokovic headline US Open mixed doubles fieldJoy Online
… Other notable names who have indicated they want to play together include Japan’s Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, American star Taylor Fritz and two-time major champion Elena Rybakina, plus Russian pair Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev. …
Sabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doublesWorld number two Aryna Sabalenka fell to 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova 6-4 6-3 at the China Open, a day after top seed Elena Rybakina was also knocked out. This is the first time since 2015 that the top two seeds have failed to reach the round of 16 at the China Open.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
World number two Aryna Sabalenka fell to 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova 6-4 6-3 at the China Open, a day after top seed Elena Rybakina was also knocked out. This is the first time since 2015 that the top two seeds have failed to reach the round of 16 at the China Open.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals, with her victory ensuring the top six seeds all reached the women's last eight for the first time since 1998.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals and move closer to the world number one ranking. Rybakina will become number one for the first time if she wins her quarter-final against China's Zheng Qinwen, even if current top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defends her title.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending her winning streak to seven matches.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open by defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4, while American compatriots Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova exited the tournament. Five American women qualified for the last 16, and five American men advanced to fourth-round spots.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated Paula Badosa in the US Open second round to keep her bid for a second title alive, showing composure after nearly losing a second set that went to a tie-break. Gauff won 57% of points behind her second serve and committed just five double faults in the straight-sets victory.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tennis star Naomi Osaka arrived at the US Open in a white hooded gown with sewn-in newspaper headlines, then competed in an all-black basketball-style outfit inspired by NBA legend Allen Iverson, whom she credits as a trailblazer for introducing fashion focus to professional sports. She defeated Russia's Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) in her first-round match.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
World number two Elena Rybakina recovered from a 0-3 deficit in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff defeated Russian teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva 6-3, 6-1 at the Canadian Open in Toronto.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the entry list for the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, returning for a second edition with a revamped format that proved commercially successful last year.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon to reach the quarter-finals, delivering what Tracy Austin called her best performance since returning from maternity leave. Osaka credited her coaching team, mindset, and her mother's Japanese cooking for helping her rediscover her enjoyment of the sport.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, marking Sabalenka's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2022 French Open.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Naomi Osaka arrived for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length white kimono to pay tribute to her Japanese heritage while adhering to the tournament's all-white dress code. The four-time major winner said the outfit was inspired by Japanese culture and the character of Lucy Liu in Kill Bill.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated 16th seed Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final, where she will face Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka credited her serve and drop shots as decisive factors in the victory.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff recovered from match point down to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic 5-7 7-5 6-2 in the Italian Open fourth round. Gauff acknowledged she must improve significantly to defend her French Open title beginning 24 May and match her run to last year's Italian Open final.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Poland's Iga Swiatek defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1 6-0 to advance to an Italian Open fourth-round meeting with Japan's Naomi Osaka. Swiatek, who recently hired Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig, has not claimed a clay title since the 2024 French Open despite being the world number three.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan is experiencing its largest anti-war protests in decades as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who came to power in October 2025, has lifted restrictions on arms exports and expanded Japan's military role abroad, moving away from the country's post-war pacifist stance. Residents are protesting what they see as Japan becoming a war-capable nation, with the issue centring on Japan's national identity and its post-WWII constitution that prohibits armed forces and renounces war.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to defeat Japan's Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1-7) 6-3 6-2 in the fourth round of the Madrid Open, securing her 15th consecutive victory of the year. American third seed Coco Gauff lost to Czech Linda Noskova 4-6 6-1 6-7 (5-6) in the last 16, dropping to fourth in the world rankings.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The article explores the personal and emotional challenges athletes endure behind their public achievements, citing Asamoah Gyan's 2010 World Cup penalty miss as an example of how athletes carry stories of heartbreak and resilience that go unnoticed by fans celebrating their moments on the field.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1-7) 6-3 6-2 in the fourth round of the Madrid Open, securing her 15th consecutive victory and ninth successive win in Madrid.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →