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Naomi Osaka

‘Basic tennis etiquette’: Navratilova, Davenport condemn Osaka after her Australian Open flashpoint

Naomi Osaka's (R) second-round win against Sorana Cirstea was marred by a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end.
Naomi Osaka's (R) second-round win against Sorana Cirstea was marred by a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end.

Osaka tones down outfit and beats Cirstea to reach Australian Open third round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after winning during her second round match against Romania's Sorana Cirstea REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after winning during her second round match against Romania's Sorana Cirstea REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Sloppy Naomi Osaka grinds past ‘mad’ Sorana Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka walks on the court to face Romania's Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.
Japan's Naomi Osaka walks on the court to face Romania's Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.

Sweeny faces 'consolation prize' Shelton, fashionista Osaka back on court

Jan 20, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Dane Sweeny of Australia in action against Gael Monfils of France in the first round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open at Kia Arena in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Jan 20, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Dane Sweeny of Australia in action against Gael Monfils of France in the first round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open at Kia Arena in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

‘Crazy, surreal’ as Aryna Sabalenka moves ominously on in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating China's Bai Zhuoxuan at the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating China's Bai Zhuoxuan at the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka says ‘I’m a little strange’ after Melbourne fashion statement

Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to face Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 20.
Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to face Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 20.

HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Australian Open day three

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026 Ben Shelton of the U.S. during his first round match against France's Ugo Humbert REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026 Ben Shelton of the U.S. during his first round match against France's Ugo Humbert REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Australian Open day three

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026 Australia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026 Australia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Aryna Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Iga Swiatek, US threats

Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.

Emma Raducanu pulls out of Naomi Osaka clash at United Cup as fitness concerns resurface

Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 29, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her round of 32 match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 29, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her round of 32 match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.