Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo due to a lower back injury. This marks Osaka’s second withdrawal in as many weeks, following her retirement from the China Open and subsequent pullout from the Japan Open. Osaka’s absence further underscores the struggles she has faced since returning to tennis following the birth of her daughter.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka secured her spot in the China Open round of 16, defeating Katie Volynets in straight sets. Osaka, now coached by Patrick Mouratoglou, faces a high-profile clash with Coco Gauff in the next round.
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a convincing victory over Lucia Bronzetti, while Sofia Kenin and Taylor Townsend also secured their places in the second round. The tournament marks Osaka’s return to Beijing after a four-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a WTA boycott of China.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. She returns to the sport after an 18-month hiatus to welcome her daughter. Osaka is looking forward to the tournament and the chance to reconnect with the city’s beauty and its famous salmon.
Naomi Osaka, returning to the tour after a maternity break, has faced a series of early Grand Slam exits this year. While she acknowledges the disappointment, she sees this as a ‘learning year’ as she adapts to her new role on the court and navigates the challenges of returning to competitive tennis.
Czech Karolina Muchova, returning from injury, played a flawless serve-and-volley game to eliminate two-time champion Naomi Osaka from the US Open in the second round. Muchova’s victory sets up a third-round matchup against unseeded Russian Anastasia Potapova.
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka’s comeback to the tournament ended in the second round with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) loss to Czech Karolina Muchova. The match saw Osaka struggle to maintain momentum and make key mistakes against the tenacious Muchova, ending her hopes of a deep run in the tournament.
Former world number one Naomi Osaka made a triumphant return to the US Open, defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets. Osaka’s strong serve and powerful groundstrokes proved too much for the Latvian, who struggled with unforced errors.
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka is hoping for a resurgence at Flushing Meadows, aiming to turn the tide on a turbulent comeback season. Despite facing challenges and struggles with her form, she’s feeling more confident after extensive practice on hard courts and is determined to channel her childhood memories of the US Open to inspire a strong performance.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is grappling with a lack of power and accuracy on the court, eight months into her comeback after a maternity break. Despite her efforts, she feels disconnected from her game, likening the feeling to her postpartum experience. The 26-year-old, who recently lost in the second round of qualifying for the Cincinnati Open, is aiming to regain her form before the US Open.
