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Naomi Osaka

Four-time Grand Slam winner competing on professional tennis circuit; currently ranked world number 15 as of June 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Her run to the final included an impressive fourth-round victory over two-time champion Naomi Osaka before come-from-behind wins over resurgent Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen and former champion Coco Gauff.

    US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare
  3. Citizen Digital

    Osaka seeks answers to nagging achilles injury after US Open exit By AFP September 08, 2026 11:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her match against China's Qinwen Zheng at

    Osaka seeks answers to nagging achilles injury after US Open exit
  4. Citizen Digital

    Japan's Naomi Osaka was forced to dig deep before overcoming Russian first-round opponent Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/3) in just over two hours in a late-night duel.

    Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    I'm happy that I was patient enough to do that and didn't get disappointed or didn't give up." Rybakina, who also rallied from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals, is on the cusp of her third title of the season after her triumph in Melbourne and a trophy in Stut

    Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto
  7. Citizen Digital

    Her Wimbledon was equally flat, losing at that same stage to Naomi Osaka. But instead of pouting, Sabalenka, her fiance and travelling pet dog Ash hit the beach in Mykonos for some VIP-style relaxation.

    No-stress Sabalenka won't fret over lackluster 2026 results
  8. Citizen Digital

    Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff By AFP August 12, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot to Naomi Osaka of Japan during the quar

    Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff
  9. Citizen Digital

    "So if it's going to take 100 balls to hit to put it in to break her down, then so be it." Fernandez will next face four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka, the 11th seed from Japan who defeated Belgium's 20th-seeded Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in 71 minutes.

    Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto
  10. Citizen Digital

    But she was turfed out in the quarter-finals on the clay of Roland Garros and fell to Naomi Osaka in the round of 16 on the grass courts of Wimbledon.

    Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
  11. Citizen Digital

    Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula By AFP August 02, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match again

    Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula
  12. July 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Japan's Naomi Osaka, seventh seed Coco Gauff and fourth seed Jessica Pegula all advanced.

    Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Sunday 13 September

  1. Rybakina wins US Open, reaches world number one

    Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her third Grand Slam title and reach number one in the world rankings, less than three weeks after dealing with an injury that threatened her participation in the tournament.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Osaka seeks answers for left achilles injury after US Open loss

    Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka lost to Elena Rybakina 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round on Monday, hampered by a lingering left Achilles tendon injury that she received treatment for during her third-round win. Osaka says she cannot push off as desired and feels pain when landing, and is seeking to get to the bottom of the problem.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Alcaraz returns from injury to win US Open first round

    Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, defeated Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month absence with a wrist injury. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Swiatek beats Svitolina, faces Rybakina in Toronto final

    Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the Toronto title match, where she will face Elena Rybakina, who beat Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sabalenka shrugs off disappointing 2026 season ahead of Cincinnati

    Aryna Sabalenka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is preparing for the Cincinnati Masters despite a disappointing 2026 season marked by three titles and early exits at Toronto and Wimbledon, but she is taking a relaxed approach and seeking to refresh before the US Open.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Rybakina defeats Osaka to reach Toronto Masters semi-final

    World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the WTA Toronto Masters quarter-finals and will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in the semi-final. Gauff advanced via walkover after Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Rybakina advances; Andreeva eliminated at Toronto Masters

    Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-4.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Sabalenka returns to hard court at Toronto WTA tournament

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka aims to extend her hard court dominance at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto ahead of her US Open title defense, after disappointing results at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Sabalenka has won 23 of 24 hard court matches this year but must reach the round of 16 to hold onto her ranking, or Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina could claim number one if she wins the trophy.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Eala defeats Osaka to reach Washington Open final

    Philippines left-hander Alexandra Eala defeated former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula. The 21-year-old Eala is set to jump to a career-best 24th in the world rankings.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Djokovic, Sinner advance; French Open champion Andreeva exits Wimbledon

    Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round to reach Wimbledon's third round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced. French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Naomi Osaka advances to Bad Homburg semi-finals

    Japan's Naomi Osaka, the world number 15 and a four-time Grand Slam winner, advanced to the semi-finals of the Bad Homburg tennis tournament after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-2 in 59 minutes, moving one win closer to a first grass-court final of her career.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Sabalenka and Osaka face off in French Open night match

    Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will compete in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, with Sabalenka seeking a maiden Roland Garros title after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff, and Osaka advancing to the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Gauff's French Open title defence ends in third round

    Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austria's Anastasia Potapova. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both advanced to set up a last-16 clash.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Osaka says Serena Williams return would be entertaining

    Naomi Osaka said she would be entertained by a potential return to tennis from Serena Williams, following media reports that the American great could play doubles at the Queen's tournament in London. Williams, 44, has not played since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Sinner, Sabalenka target French Open progression on Thursday

    Men's world number one Jannik Sinner and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to advance into the last 32 at Roland Garros. Sinner, who won all three clay-court Masters titles this season and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open final, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo on centre court Thursday.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Prizmic reaches Italian Open last 16 after defeating Djokovic

    Croatian tennis player Dino Prizmic, 20, advanced to the last 16 of the Italian Open by defeating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday, following his earlier upset of Novak Djokovic. Prizmic qualified for the main draw and aims to reach the top 30 by the end of the year.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Swiatek retires from Madrid Open due to viral illness

    Polish sixth-seeded Iga Swiatek was forced to retire during the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday after contracting a stomach virus, while reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the last 16 and extended her winning run to 14 matches.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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