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July 27th, 2021

Osaka Ousted From Olympics By Vondrousova; Tokyo Women’s Field Wide Open

The upsets continued at the Tokyo Olympics.

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July 26th, 2021

Osaka Storms Into Tokyo Olympics Third Round; Sabalenka, Swiatek, Kvitova Upset

Naomi Osaka continues to impress at the Tokyo Olympics.

Posted by Staff @ 6:21 pm in Olympics | 1 Comment »

July 25th, 2021

Barty Bounced Out Of Olympic Singles; Osaka Impresses In Return

World No. 1 Ash Barty is out of the Olympic singles.

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July 24th, 2021

French Champions Swiatek, Krejcikova Cruise at Tokyo Olympics; Osaka, Barty Set For Debuts

The best in the women’s game will be on court Sunday in Tokyo.

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July 23rd, 2021

Naomi Osaka Stars During Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony, Lights Cauldron [Video]

Naomi Osaka made history Friday night in Tokyo.

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June 17th, 2021

Naomi Osaka Says No To Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka won’t play Wimbledon either.

Posted by Staff @ 6:28 pm in Wimbledon | 11 Comments »

June 1st, 2021

Grand Slams Scramble To Save Face After Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open

It’s Naomi Osaka vs the Grand Slams. Who wins?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 4:01 pm in French Open | 3 Comments »

May 31st, 2021

Players React To Naomi Osaka’s French Open Withdrawal

Naomi Osaka has support among her peers.

Posted by Staff @ 9:08 pm in French Open | 13 Comments »

May 31st, 2021

Osaka Withdraws, Muguruza Upset At French Open; Serena, Swiatek Survive Tough Tests

There is no better story Tuesday in Paris than the return of Carla Suarez Navarro.

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May 31st, 2021

Not Wanting To Be A Distraction, Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open

Naomi Osaka admits to battling depression is new post.

Posted by Staff @ 2:23 pm in French Open | 2 Comments »

May 30th, 2021

Osaka, Azarenka, Kvitova Advance At French Open, Kerber Out; Serena Stars In First Night Session

History will be made Monday night in Paris.

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May 30th, 2021

Osaka Fined $15K For Skipping French Open Presser; Slams Threaten Default

It’s now Naomi Osaka against the Grand Slams.

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May 30th, 2021

French Open Begins With Osaka, Thiem, Tsitsipas, Zverev Headlining Play

The biggest clay event in the world starts Sunday in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 12:07 am in French Open | 3 Comments »

May 28th, 2021

Players Respect Naomi Osaka’s Press Conference Boycott, But They Wouldn’t Do It

Daniil Medvedev mentioned Naomi Osaka’s name in the same breath as Benoit Paire and Nick Kyrgios.,

Posted by Staff @ 9:11 pm in French Open | 2 Comments »

May 27th, 2021

French Open Officials To Osaka: Skipping Pressers Is A Mistake And Not Acceptable

The French Open is not pleased with Naomi Osaka’s decision to skip pressers.

Posted by Staff @ 6:57 pm in French Open | 1 Comment »