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Naomi Osaka, More Players Contacted by Wimbledon About Tournament's Media Operations

A Wimbledon executive said Thursday that tournament organizers have spoken with Naomi Osaka and other players about the tournament's media operations....

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6:39am PDT - June 17th, 2021

Wimbledon organisers contact Osaka over media operations - Reuters

Wimbledon organisers have been in contact with women's world number two Naomi Osaka and other players about the tournament's media operations this year, chief executive Sally Bolton said on Thursday.

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4:13am PDT - June 17th, 2021

Osaka must find 'safe space' to overcome issues, says Evert - Reuters

Japan's world number two Naomi Osaka must take the time to be in a "safe space" and seek help to figure out the dilemma she finds herself in, according to American tennis great Chris Evert.

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7:50am PDT - June 15th, 2021

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health - Reuters

French Open organisers defended their handling of the Naomi Osaka situation on Sunday but accepted that the governing bodies need to do better on mental health issues following the Japanese player's exit from the Grand Slam over her media boycott.

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6:30am PDT - June 13th, 2021

French Open Exec Says Naomi Osaka Was Contacted Before Withdrawal; Explains $15k Fine

French Open organizers attempted to speak with Naomi Osaka before the Japanese star withdrew from the tournament. "We really tried to engage with Naomi several...

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5:56am PDT - June 13th, 2021

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open over media boycott furore - The Irish Times

Japanese world No 2 cites mental health issues and will now take time away from tennis

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11:25am PDT - May 31st, 2021

Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open - CNN International

Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court's record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by 23-year-old Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

naomi osaka - CNN
10:25pm PST - February 17th, 2021

Australian Open: Tearful Serena Williams cuts short news conference after defeat to Naomi Osaka - Times of India

Tennis News: Asked if it was just a bad day at the office, Serena Williams said: "I don't know. I'm done," before leaving the room in tears, following her 6-3, 6-4

naomi osaka - The Times of India
9:43pm PST - February 17th, 2021

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem Advance to 4th Round

The biggest story from Day 5 at the 2021 Australian Open is an injury Novak Djokovic suffered in his third-round match against Taylor Fritz...

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9:59am PST - February 12th, 2021

Australian Open 2021 Results: Winners, Scores from Friday's Singles Bracket

Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem were pushed to their limits on Friday at the Australian Open . Thiem took on the more challenging task of the two Melbourne finalists from 2020, ...

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5:41am PST - February 12th, 2021

Japan political 'village mentality' pierced as Tokyo Olympics Mori set to resign - Reuters

In just a week, the metamorphosis was complete: former Japanese prime minister Yoshiro Mori went from being a political asset seen as vital to the Tokyo Olympics' success to a liability threatening the already cloudy outlook for the Summer Games.

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11:13pm PST - February 11th, 2021

Osaka enjoys the last of the crowds in third round win - Reuters

Naomi Osaka swept into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Ons Jabeur in front of one of the last crowds allowed before Melbourne Park goes into lockdown.

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10:32pm PST - February 11th, 2021

Naomi Osaka Cruises Past Ons Jabeur, Advances to 4th Round at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka 's winning streak continues. The 23-year-old, who is seeded third, defeated 27th-seeded Ons Jabeur in straight sets (6-3, 6-2) in the third round of Australian Open play...

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9:51pm PST - February 11th, 2021

Home favourite Kyrgios has work cut out with Thiem test in Melbourne - Reuters

Nick Kyrgios will attempt to reach the fourth round of his home Australian Open for only the second time since 2015 on Friday, but standing in his way is Austrian third seed Dominic Thiem.

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6:51am PST - February 11th, 2021

Tokyo Olympics Chief to Resign After Saying Women Talk Too Much in Meetings

The head of the Tokyo Olympics Yoshiro Mori faced backlash for saying on Feb. 3 that women talk top much in meetings.

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10:45pm PST - February 10th, 2021

Australian Open 2021 Results: Winners, Scores from Wednesday's Singles Bracket

Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep faced more difficult tests than expected to reach the third round of the 2021 Australian Open on Wednesday...

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5:51am PST - February 10th, 2021

Naomi Osaka Defeats Caroline Garcia in Straight Sets at 2021 Australian Open

Naomi Osaka continues to roll in the early going at the 2021 Australian Open after a 6-2, 6-3 win over Caroline Garcia in the second round. Osaka completed her straight-sets victory in 61 minutes...

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5:05am PST - February 10th, 2021

Rock solid Osaka marches into third round - Reuters

Naomi Osaka marched confidently into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, overpowering Caroline Garcia 6-2 6-3 with a rock-solid performance at the Rod Laver Arena.

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2:25am PST - February 10th, 2021

Serena continues Slam record bid, Djokovic gears up for Tiafoe test - Reuters

Serena Williams will hope to move a step closer to a record-equalling 24th major when she meets Serbia's Nina Stojanovic, while Novak Djokovic's Australian Open title defence faces its first real test against Frances Tiafoe in the second round on Wednesday.

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6:24am PST - February 9th, 2021

Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams, Djokovic Wins Highlight Day 1 Results

It's been more than a year since the world's best tennis players played in front of a huge crowd at a Grand Slam. None of them looked worse for wear...

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6:44am PST - February 8th, 2021

Australian Open 2021 Results: Winners, Scores from Monday's Singles Bracket

The top seeds in the Australian Open men's and women's singles brackets cruised to opening-round wins on Monday...

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5:59am PST - February 8th, 2021

Osaka and Serena through to Aus Open 2nd round - Reuters

Former Australian Open tennis champions Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka eased into the second round, after winning their respective opening matches of the tournament. There is a different feel to the event this year with several safety precautions in place.

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5:19am PST - February 8th, 2021

Australian Open | Naomi Osaka easily wins opening match

Osaka, who won the title in Melbourne two years ago, played the opening match in Rod Laver Arena and beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 6-2.

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6:11pm PST - February 7th, 2021

Dominant Mertens takes Gippsland Trophy title - Reuters

Elise Mertens secured her sixth career WTA title when she made light work of experienced Estonian Kaia Kanepi 6-4 6-1 to win the Gippsland Trophy Australian Open warm-up tournament on Sunday.

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8:22pm PST - February 6th, 2021

Osaka rallies past Boulter into Gippsland last eight - Reuters Canada

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka extended her winning streak to 13 matches on Wednesday but only after riding out a stiff challenge from Katie Boulter to beat the Briton 3-6 6-3 6-1 and reach the quarter-finals of the Gippsland Trophy.

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6:21pm PST - February 2nd, 2021