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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Just two years ago, Naomi Osaka was struggling to understand why a sport that was “as simple as breathing to me” was leaving her bereft. …
New coach and mum’s cooking help Osaka bring back the funJoy Online
A resurgent Naomi Osaka stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time. …
Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finalsJoy Online
Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits – but making that compatible with Wimbledon’s strict dress code required special inspiration. …
Osaka pays ‘love and respect to Japan’ in Wimbledon kimonoJoy Online
World number one Aryna Sabalenka praised the support of the crowd – and even moonwalked on court – after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final. …
Sabalenka’s superior serve helps her past spirited OsakaJoy Online
… That point was emphasised when Iga Swiatek, a four-time champion at Roland Garros and three-time winner in Rome, brushed aside former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-2 6-1 in an impressive win. …
Resolute Gauff avoids Rome exit – but must improveJoy Online
Iga Swiatek dropped just one game as she raced past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round meeting with Naomi Osaka. …
Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meetingJoy Online
… Demonstrations have been spreading beyond Tokyo with rallies organised in other major cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. …
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defenceJoy Online
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to beat Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Miami Open and progress to the quarter-finals. …
Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid OpenJoy Online
… Naomi Osaka walked away from Grand Slam pressure to confront anxiety and depression. …
Beyond the glory: The hidden battles of athletesJoy Online
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to beat Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Miami Open and progress to the quarter-finals. …
Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid OpenWorld 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 →