Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Naomi Osaka

Destiny’s child Mirra Andreeva rides belief into Roland Garros semi-finals

Russia's Mirra Andreeva playing a backhand return during her 6-0, 6-3 French Open quarter-final win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros in Paris on June 2, 2026.
Russia's Mirra Andreeva playing a backhand return during her 6-0, 6-3 French Open quarter-final win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros in Paris on June 2, 2026.

Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her fourth round match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her fourth round match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her fourth round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her fourth round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Aryna Sabalenka downs Naomi Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her fourth round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the French Open.
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her fourth round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the French Open.

Buzz on tour as Serena Williams announces much-awaited return at Queen’s Club Championships

Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.
Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.

Sabalenka faces resurgent Osaka in race to French Open quarter-finals

FILE PHOTO: May 30, 2026; Paris, France; Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during her match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia on day seven at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: May 30, 2026; Paris, France; Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during her match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia on day seven at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Coco Gauff’s French Open title defence ends, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka set up last-16 clash

Coco Gauff of the US playing a forehand return to Austria's Anastasia Potapova during their May 30 match.
Coco Gauff of the US playing a forehand return to Austria's Anastasia Potapova during their May 30 match.

Sabalenka sees off Kasatkina to reach French Open fourth round

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her third round match against Australia's Daria Kasatkina REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her third round match against Australia's Daria Kasatkina REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Glittering Naomi Osaka edges out Iva Jovic to prolong French Open run

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacting during her 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4 third-round win over Iva Jovic of the US at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 30, 2026.
Japan's Naomi Osaka reacting during her 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4 third-round win over Iva Jovic of the US at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 30, 2026.

Gold-sequined Osaka survives three-set scare against teenager Jovic

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her third round match against Iva Jovic of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her third round match against Iva Jovic of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.