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Category: Tennis

Posted inEnglish

Naomi Osaka Says She’s Pregnant, Plans Return to Tennis in 2024

by Rafu Reports 01/12/202301/12/2023

Rafu Wire Service Reports Japan’s former world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka on Wednesday suggested she is expecting her first baby and will not be in action in 2023. In a Twitter post with a photo of a sonogram appearing to show a fetus, Osaka announced “a little life update for 2023.” The 25-year-old […]

Posted inEnglish

Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Australian Open

by Rafu Reports 01/10/202301/10/2023
Posted inEnglish

Naomi Osaka Publishes Book for Kids

by Rafu Reports 12/08/202212/08/2022
closeup of naomi osaka smiling
Posted inEnglish

Osaka Withdraws from Pan Pacific, Pliskova Loses

by Rafu Reports 09/24/202209/24/2022
Posted inEnglish

Osaka Wins First Match After Saville Retires in Tokyo

by Rafu Reports 09/24/202209/24/2022
Posted inNikkei Games

Courting Fun at Nikkei Games Tennis Tourney

by Rafu Reports 08/08/202208/30/2022
Posted inTennis

Coco Gauff Beats Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Straight Sets

by Rafu Reports 08/07/202208/30/2022
Posted inTennis

Osaka Wins at San Jose in 1st Match Since May

by Rafu Reports 08/07/202208/30/2022
Posted inEnglish

Kunieda Finally Gets Wheelchair Singles Title at Wimbledon

by Rafu Reports 07/12/202207/12/2022
Posted inEnglish

Serena Williams Loses to Harmony Tan at Wimbledon in 1st Match in a Year

by Rafu Reports 06/30/202206/30/2022
Posted inEnglish

Naomi Osaka, LeBron James Team Up for Entertainment Venture

by Rafu Reports 06/22/202206/22/2022
Posted inHealth & Wellness

Osaka’s Mental Health Discussion Resonates at French Open

by Associated Press 05/25/202205/25/2022

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