Grand Slam leaders vow to address Osaka's concerns
"Together as a community we will continue to improve the player experience at our tournaments, including as it relates to media," the organizations said in a joint statement.
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Russell Wilson, AOC among many voicing support for Naomi Osaka
The tennis star announced she was withdrawing from the French Open, candidly opening up about her struggles with depression and social anxiety.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open
"I thought it was better to exercise self-care," the 23-year-old wrote of her decision to skip the tournament's press conferences.
Osaka fined, threatened with suspension for media boycott
Osaka had previously announced she would not participate in media appearances at the tournament, citing a need to protect her mental health.
Naomi Osaka refuses to speak with press at French Open: "People have no regard for athletes' mental health"
"I hope the considerable amount that I get fined for this will go towards a mental health charity," the 23-year-old tennis star said.
Thousands gather to protest violence against Asian Americans
People across the country shared their experiences with racial discrimination and demanded official actions to #StopAsianHate.
Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to claim her 4th Grand Slam title
Only two active women own more Slam titles than Osaka: Serena Williams, with 23, and her sister, Venus, with seven.
Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in Australian Open semifinals
Osaka ran her winning streak to 20 matches as Williams again came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, then fell short.
Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of NWSL's North Carolina Courage
"I will keep continuing to pay the love I have received forward and I'm excited to continue the legacy of women empowerment," Osaka said.
5 "activist athletes" honored as Sportsperson of the Year
"I've been given this platform and I want to make sure that I can do whatever I can to make the world a better place, in which ever way that is," Patrick Mahomes said.
5 athletes named Sportsperson of the Year
Sports Illustrated has named "The Activist Athlete" as Sportsperson of the Year, and recognized not one, but five people. Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, Tennis champ Naomi Osaka, WNBA star Breanna Stewart, Kansas City Chiefs lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and NBA star LeBron James were the recipients.
Osaka posts photo wearing Bryant jersey after U.S. Open win
While wearing the jersey during a post-match press conference on Saturday, Osaka said she wants to be the "type of person" that Bryant thought she was going to be.
Naomi Osaka defeats Victoria Azarenka to win second U.S. Open
This is Osaka's second U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam title.
Tennis star moved by messages from Arbery and Martin families
"I tried to hold it in on set but after watching these back I cried so much. The strength and the character both of these parents have is beyond me," Osaka said.
Naomi Osaka wears Breonna Taylor mask at U.S. Open
"It's quite sad that seven masks isn't enough for the amount of names," Osaka said
Naomi Osaka pulls out of match to protest Jacob Blake shooting
"Watching the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police is honestly making me sick to my stomach," the tennis star said.
15-year-old Coco Gauff upsets defending champ at Australian Open
Australian Open sees a pair of monumentally significant third-round results hours apart in the same stadium: a surprising first-week loss by Williams, then a historic victory by Gauff.
Naomi Osaka gives up U.S. citizenship to play for Japan in Olympics
Japanese law requires dual-nationality citizens to choose one at the age of 22 — and Osaka is choosing Japan
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Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff in 2 sets at U.S. Open
Gauff, 15, is the youngest player since 1996 to make the third round at the U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka is "nervous" to talk to Serena Williams
Osaka is heading to the 139th U.S. Open next week to defend her title
Serena Williams says she sent apology letter to Naomi Osaka
"I would never, ever want the light to shine away from another female, specifically another black female athlete," the tennis legend wrote in Harper's Bazaar
15-year-old Cori "Coco" Gauff beats Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Gauff previously won the 2018 Junior French Open and is the youngest Wimbledon qualifier ever
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka out at French Open
"In that first set in particular, she hit pretty much inches from the line, and I haven't played anyone like that in a long time," Williams said
Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to clinch Australian Open title
Osaka will now climb to No. 1 in the rankings
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