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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 »

May 27th, 2021

Naomi Osaka Withdraws From… Press Conferences

Naomi Osaka could bring about change in the way players talk to the media.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:47 am in French Open | 4 Comments »

May 12th, 2021

Serena, Halep, Osaka, Kenin All Exit Rome Masters; Americans Gauff, Pegula Surprise

Only one seed remains in the bottom of the Rome women’s draw.

Posted by Staff @ 6:33 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Serena, Halep, Osaka, Kenin All Exit Rome Masters; Americans Gauff, Pegula Surprise

May 11th, 2021

Former French Champs Muguruza, Ostapenko Roll In Rome; Serena, Osaka On Court Tomorrow

Serena Williams makes her 2021 clay debut Wednesday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 6:00 pm in Tennis | Comments Off on Former French Champs Muguruza, Ostapenko Roll In Rome; Serena, Osaka On Court Tomorrow

May 2nd, 2021

Osaka Ousted By Muchova At Madrid Masters, Azarenka Withdraws; Barty v Swiatek Mon.

A big showdown in Madrid takes place on Monday.

Posted by Staff @ 5:52 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Osaka Ousted By Muchova At Madrid Masters, Azarenka Withdraws; Barty v Swiatek Mon.

April 30th, 2021

Pliskova Puts Away Gauff In 3; Osaka, Halep Advance In Madrid

The second round at Madrid gets underway Saturday with Petra Kvitova taking on Angelique Kerber.

Posted by Staff @ 5:34 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Pliskova Puts Away Gauff In 3; Osaka, Halep Advance In Madrid

April 1st, 2021

Sakkari Sacks Osaka In Miami QF Stunner; Andreescu Impresses Again

The women’s final 4 in Miami is set.

Posted by Staff @ 1:43 am in Miami | Comments Off on Sakkari Sacks Osaka In Miami QF Stunner; Andreescu Impresses Again

March 30th, 2021

Andreescu Holds Off Muguruza In Miami; Osaka Cruises, Barty Tops Azarenka, Meets Sabalenka

The Elite Eight begins Tuesday in Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 10:15 am in Miami | Comments Off on Andreescu Holds Off Muguruza In Miami; Osaka Cruises, Barty Tops Azarenka, Meets Sabalenka

March 29th, 2021

Pliskova, Kenin Out Of Miami; Barty v Azarenka, Muguruza v Andreescu Monday

All 16 women remaining in the Miami field are on court Monday.

Posted by Staff @ 9:55 am in Miami | Comments Off on Pliskova, Kenin Out Of Miami; Barty v Azarenka, Muguruza v Andreescu Monday

March 28th, 2021

Shoulder Forces Halep Out Of Miami; Barty, Azarenka Move On

Karolina Pliskova has lost to Jessica Pegula in her last 2 events, will be it a 3rd today?

Posted by Staff @ 9:45 am in Miami | Comments Off on Shoulder Forces Halep Out Of Miami; Barty, Azarenka Move On

March 27th, 2021

Osaka Ups Win Streak To 22; Azarenka v Kerber Sat. In Miami

The third round opens Saturday in the Miami women’s draw.

Posted by Staff @ 10:18 am in Miami | Comments Off on Osaka Ups Win Streak To 22; Azarenka v Kerber Sat. In Miami

March 22nd, 2021

Barty Returns In Loaded Miami WTA Draw; Osaka, Halep, Kenin Among Top 6 In Draw

19 of the Top 20 women are in Miami this week.

Posted by Jeremy Davis @ 10:03 pm in Miami | Comments Off on Barty Returns In Loaded Miami WTA Draw; Osaka, Halep, Kenin Among Top 6 In Draw

February 22nd, 2021

11 Things I Think I Thought About Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka And The Australian Open

Sean Randall recaps a crazy Australian Open.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 4:21 pm in Australian Open | 34 Comments »

February 20th, 2021

Osaka Overwhelms Brady For Second Australian Open Title, 4th Grand Slam

Naomi Osaka has still never lost once she make a Grand Slam quarterfinal. A true clutch player.

Posted by Staff @ 2:37 pm in Australian Open | 3 Comments »