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Ray Parks shines in Osaka win over Shiga

Osaka’s Ray Parks during a game against Shiga in the B.League.–Photo from Osaka Evessa Instagram MANILA, Philippines—Bobby Ray Parks Jr. starred as Osaka Evessa remained unbeaten in the B.League on Sunday. Parks fired 23 points to power Osaka past the Shiga Lakes, 86-79, at Shiga Daihatsu Arena. Article continues after this advertisement The 31-year-old guard…

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…

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…

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…

Ray Parks embarks on ‘new chapter’ with Osaka Evessa

FILE–Filipino import Ray Parks during a B.League game.–Photo from Nagoya Dolphins MANILA, Philippines—Bobby Ray Parks Jr. has joined Osaka Evessa during the Japan B.League offseason frenzy. Evessa revealed on Wednesday that Parks Jr. signed with Evessa weeks after the Filipino import left his previous team Nagoya. Parks expressed excitement for the new chapter in his…

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…

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.…

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…

Indian Wells: Venus Williams loses on return to action as Naomi Osaka progresses to second round | Tennis News

Venus Williams lost her first match back on tour for six months as the 43-year-old faded badly to succumb 2-6 6-3 6-0 to qualifier Nao Hibino in the first round at Indian Wells. Williams hadn’t competed anywhere since a first-round exit at the US Open on August 29, while her last appearance at the BNP…

Naomi Osaka hopes for better returns after copying Djokovic style

FILE PHOTO: Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her round of 32 match against Croatia’s Petra Martic in the Qatar Open. REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo Naomi Osaka said she had taken a leaf out of Novak Djokovic’s tactical playbook and tweaked her return game at the Qatar Open after the former women’s world number one…