Rappler's latest stories on Naomi Osaka
Tennis star Osaka adds powerful voice to protests over police brutality
Superstar athletes continue to condemn the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of Minneapolis police
Osaka tops Serena as world's highest-paid female athlete
Tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams shatter the women’s record for single-year earnings
'A lot of regrets': Tennis star Osaka says shyness holding her back
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka speaks candidly about her struggles with success
Osaka disappointed but supports Olympic delay
'Sport will eventually unite us again and be there for us always, but that time is not now,' says former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka
Osaka shocked as Spain seizes Fed Cup lead over Japan
Naomi Osaka gets upset by world No. 78 Sara Sorribes Tormo in a rough start to the year that saw her crash out of the Australian Open to 15-year-old Coco Gauff
Deposed Osaka says she does not have 'champion mentality'
Naomi Osaka fails to defend her Australian Open title after a stunning loss to 15-year-old Coco Gauff
Gauff, 15, stuns reigning Australian Open champion Osaka
Coco Gauff avenges her US Open defeat to Naomi Osaka last year with a shocking sweep to advance to the fourth round
Racket-kicking Osaka admits she was 'a bit childish'
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka says her Chinese foe's 'slicing and dicing and getting everything' riled her
Osaka gets Australian Open started after smoke fears ease
Naomi Osaka kicks off her title defense in the Australian Open with a dominant showing that saw her break a net with a serve
Osaka vows to block out negatives after 'toughest year'
Naomi Osaka describes herself as a 'bit more seasoned' compared to a year ago and hopes feeling more relaxed can bring success, starting in the Australian Open
'She smelled expensive' – Naomi Osaka reveals Beyonce pep talk
Naomi Osaka compares meeting and hugging her idol Beyonce to being in 'heaven'
Near-death experience gives Naomi Osaka perspective
An upbeat Naomi Osaka says she tries to have a bit of fun and experience new things before heading into the new season
Naomi Osaka out of WTA Finals with shoulder injury
Naomi Osaka exits the WTA season with an injury for the second straight year
Naomi Osaka picks Japanese citizenship with eye on Olympics
Tennis star Naomi Osaka gives up her US citizenship to play for Japan in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
'Humbled' Osaka reveals pressure of being world No. 1
Naomi Osaka admits she became 'too stats-oriented' after winning the Australia Open, leading to her slump
Naomi Osaka's father tells star: 'It's not rocket science'
Naomi Osaka finds it 'nostalgic' to have her Haitian father coaching her in the 2019 China Open instead
Naomi Osaka pokes fun at Japan comedians' 'bleach' comments
Naomi Osaka has faced controversies over her dual heritage in a nation that has been traditionally racially homogeneous
Osaka beaten but wiser after fourth-round US Open exit
Defending champion Naomi Osaka gets knocked out by Swiss 13th seed Belinda Bencic in the last 16
No. 1 Osaka overpowers teen Gauff in U.S. Open showdown
Defending champion Naomi Osaka boots out rising star Coco Gauff in a battle tipped as a showdown of the future of women's tennis
Nerve-riddled Osaka relieved by 'razzle dazzle' U.S. Open win
'I felt nervous. For me it's definitely a new feeling,' admits world No. 1 Naomi Osaka after a shaky start to her US Open title defense
Williams ban for US Open umpire after Serena-Osaka furor
Umpire Carlos Ramos won't officiate matches involving Serena or Venus Williams in the wake of last year's final controversy
Djokovic, Osaka named U.S. Open top seeds
The last Grand Slam of the season unfolds next week with Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka out to defend their crowns
Injured Osaka maintains top spot
Naomi Osaka continues to lead the WTA rankings despite exiting Cincinnati Masters with an injury
Osaka's U.S. Open defense in doubt after knee injury
World No. 1 Naomi Osaka says she just wants a 'chance to play' as injury puts her US Open title defense in peril
Osaka returns to No. 1 in WTA rankings
Naomi Osaka regains the top spot to end the seven-week reign of Ashleigh Barty as world No. 1
Serena powers past No. 1-bound Osaka in Toronto
Naomi Osaka won't be pairing her No. 1 world ranking with a title as Serena Williams avenges her controversial US Open final loss
Serena, Osaka book US Open final rematch in Toronto
'I've been actually looking forward to playing her for a while,' Serena Williams on facing Naomi Osaka for the first time since their controversial US Open title match
Serena 'saw therapist' after U.S. Open meltdown, apologizes to Osaka
'I couldn't find peace. I started seeing a therapist,' Serena Williams writes in an essay on her infamous 2018 US Open final meltdown
Osaka, Zverev, Tsitsipas crash on Wimbledon 'Black Monday'
'Can we stop now? I think I am going to cry,' says Naomi Osaka after her 1st round exit
Djokovic, Osaka share center stage on Wimbledon opening day
Novak Djokovic seeks a fifth Wimbledon title while Naomi Osaka aims for a third Grand Slam crown
Naomi Osaka frees herself of World No. 1 pressures
'I don't have to think about defending the ranking or anything,' says World No.2 Naomi Osaka
Who are you? Guide to Wimbledon stars' first-round rivals
Here are some players hoping to pull off major upsets in early action at the All England Club
Pressure off as Osaka hopes for better Wimbledon fortune
Uncomfortable in the spotlight, Naomi Osaka says she couldn't be more thrilled after losing her top ranking
Osaka remains top spot as Wimbledon approaches
Naomi Osaka holds a slim lead over Ashleigh Barty to keep her place at the top
World No. 1 Osaka's Paris dream shattered by Siniakova
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic cruises into the fourth round
'Never been so nervous,' says Osaka after French Open escape
World No. 1 Naomi Osaka comes within a whisker of becoming just the second top seed to lose in the first round in Paris in the modern era
Osaka clings to top spot as Halep cuts gap in world rankings
The Japanese star will stay at the summit for at least another week as the Romanian misses the chance to reclaim the throne
Naomi Osaka still atop WTA rankings
The Japanese tennis wonder maintains her lead over Petra Kvitova and Simon Halep
Injured Naomi Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart Open semifinals
The world No. 1 is scheduled to play a semifinal tie against Anett Kontaveit, but chooses to withdraw from the match
Halep closes on world No. 1 Osaka
Simona Halep's 2019 Miami Open semis berth cuts the gap between her and Naomi Osaka
Osaka silent over ex-coach lawsuit as Miami Open begins
The former coach of world No. 1 Naomi Osaka wants at least 20% of her career earnings
Osaka on track in Indian Wells title defense
World No. 1 Naomi Osaka advances to the 4th round of her Indian Wells 2019 campaign
Osaka cites 'happiness' as motive behind coaching split
The Japanese parts ways with Sascha Bajin despite winning the US and Australian Opens and claiming the world No. 1 ranking under the renowned coach
World No. 1 Naomi Osaka in shock split with tennis coach
Naomi Osaka will no longer work together with Sascha Bajin after winning back-to-back Grand Slams
Australian Open winner Osaka leaps to No. 1
The 21-year-old Japanese player gets past former world No. 1 Simona Halep
WATCH: Osaka embraces pressure, eyes 'Naomi Slam'
'I'm not going to lie and say that thought hasn't crossed my mind,' Naomi Osaka on eyeing the French Open and Wimbledon titles next
WATCH: Guess who's world No. 1… me! – Osaka
Japan's Naomi Osaka says she's shocked to pull off the win that propelled her to the top of the world ranking
New world No. 1: Osaka rules Australian Open
Japanese star Naomi Osaka becomes the first Asian to hold the world's top tennis ranking
WATCH: Djokovic, Nadal set up Australian Open title showpiece
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal prove to be unforgiving in their march to the 2019 Australian Open final
Osaka sets up Australian Open final with Kvitova
Japanese star Naomi Osaka outlasts Karolina Pliskova in the semifinal to reach a second straight Grand Slam title decider
