• November 21, 2024

Naomi Osaka’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou on why he thinks ‘mature’ Jack Draper has ‘no limits’ | Tennis News

Naomi Osaka’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou has praised a mature Jack Draper for being more “disciplined” and feels the British No 1 has “no limits” heading into 2025 following his Vienna waltz at the weekend. Draper continued his upward trajectory by winning the Erste Bank Open to claim his maiden ATP 500 title – the biggest…

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Iga Swiatek: World no 1 hires Naomi Osaka’s former coach Wim Fissette | Tennis News

Iga Swiatek has hired Naomi Osaka’a former coach, Belgian Wim Fissette, as her new coach. The wprld No1 announced two weeks ago that she had split from Tomasz Wiktorowski after three hugely successful years together in which she won four grand slam titles. That news came soon after Naomi Osaka ended her partnership with Fissette,…

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Naomi Osaka splits from coach Wim Fissette: ‘Four years, two Slams and a whole lot of memories’ | Tennis News

Naomi Osaka has split from coach Wim Fissette. They worked together in two stints over the course of four years and won two Grand Slams together. The 26-year-old Osaka is a former world No 1 who has won four Grand Slam titles overall. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player An emotional…

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Naomi Osaka loses in US Open second round to Karolina Muchova

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) NEW YORK  — Seemingly back in her U.S. Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka…

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Rafael Nadal: Naomi Broady believes Spaniard ‘keeping his cards close to his chest’ regarding retirement | Tennis News

When is Rafael Nadal likely to call time on his career? The Spaniard confirmed he will miss this month’s US Open and play next at the Laver Cup in September. His commitment to playing at the Laver Cup next month could raise the prospect of the Spaniard following in the footsteps of great rival and…

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Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for first time in 6 years

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a backhand return to Diane Parry of France during their first round match of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) WIMBLEDON, England  — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. Hadn’t even played there in five. Grass courts…

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French Open: Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka challenge to come through Roland Garros thriller | Tennis News

World No 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek survived match point before sneaking past Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-1) 1-6 7-5 in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday. Osaka looked set to pull off her biggest win in years when she led the world No 1 and defending champion 5-2 in the third…

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French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek to face Naomi Osaka at Roland Garros after opening win | Tennis News

Iga Swiatek set up a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka at the French Open after racing through her opening match in Paris. The world No 1 cruised past qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-1 6-2 on Monday to successfully launch her title defence at Roland Garros, where she is seeking a fourth title on the Paris clay.…

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Naomi Osaka’s Rome Open run ended by Zheng in last 16

Japan’s Naomi Osaka reacts during her match against China’s Qinwen Zheng at the Women’s WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 13, 2024. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Naomi Osaka’s return to the Rome Open ended at the last 16 on Monday after the four-time Grand Slam champion fell…

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Mutua Madrid Open: Naomi Osaka defeated by Liudmila Samsonova in second round | Tennis News

Naomi Osaka suffered a second-round exit to 15th seed Liudmila Samsonova at the Madrid Open after an epic encounter lasting nearly two and a half hours. In a first set that was to bely the enthralling encounter to follow, Osaka swiftly fell behind 4-0 on her way to losing the opener 6-2, while she was…

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