Naomi Osaka

Who are the other women's contenders to look out for at the US Open?

Aug 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Naomi Osaka (JPN) plays a shot against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) during quarter final play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

‘I want to be Eala’: Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home

This photo taken on Aug 7 shows tennis rackets on a bench as children take part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila.

Rybakina fights back to beat Osaka at Canadian Open, will meet Gauff in semis

Aug 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Elena Rybakina (KAZ) hits a ball to Coco Gauff (not pictured) during the semi finals at the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Rybakina survives scare as Gauff, Osaka race into Toronto quarter-finals

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returning a shot to Liudmila Samsonova.

Naomi Osaka out to improve Toronto fortunes with eye on US Open

Naomi Osaka (pictured) taking on Alexandra Eala during their semi final match at the DC Open in Washington on Aug 1.

Alexandra Eala stuns Naomi Osaka to book Washington final against Jessica Pegula

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacting after defeating Japan’s Naomi Osaka of Japan during their WTA Washington Open semi final on Aug 1.

Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur, Osaka advances at Washington Open

American Brandon Nakashima celebrating his win over Alex de Minaur of Australia on July 31.

Marta Kostyuk beats Jasmine Paolini at Wimbledon to power into second straight Slam semi-final

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk celebrates after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on July 8.

I can still win another Grand Slam, says Naomi Osaka after Wimbledon exit

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts as she plays against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their women's singles quarter-final tennis match on the ninth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Karolina Muchova downs Naomi Osaka to set up Wimbledon semi-final with Coco Gauff

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2026 Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Japan's Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Toby Melville

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