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Naomi Osaka

famous hair July 26, 2021

Give These Braids a Gold MedalNaomi Osaka and her hair are killing it on the court.

By Erica Smith
mental health July 8, 2021

Naomi Osaka: ‘Athletes Are Human’In a new essay for Time, the tennis champion called on the sport to do more to support players’ mental health.

By Mia Mercado
sports July 6, 2021

The Perfect Documentary to Watch Ahead of the OlympicsNaomi Osaka opens up about the pressure of being one of the world’s most influential athletes in a new Netflix series.

By Olivia Evans
sports June 17, 2021

Naomi Osaka Has Withdrawn From Wimbledon“She is taking some personal time with friends and family,” according to her agent.

By Claire Lampen
sports June 1, 2021

Why Did Naomi Osaka Withdraw From the French Open?The tennis star’s announcement came after she was fined for skipping a press conference, a decision she said she made to prioritize her mental health.

By Mia Mercado
skin deep Apr. 28, 2021

Naomi Osaka Is Making SunscreenThe tennis champ is launching a protective skin-care brand for people of color.

By Erica Smith
sports! Feb. 14, 2021

Butterfly Blesses Naomi Osaka During Australian OpenJust a little kiss.

By Claire Lampen
new faces of things Jan. 11, 2021

Naomi Osaka Has a Fancy New TitleShe’s got a big new fashion ambassador role.

By Andrew Nguyen
power Sept. 13, 2020

Naomi Osaka Wanted Her U.S. Open Masks to Make You Think“What was the message that you got, was more the question.”

By Claire Lampen
racial justice Sept. 9, 2020

Naomi Osaka’s Powerful Tribute to Victims of Police ViolenceThe tennis champion is wearing masks emblazoned with the names of police-brutality victims for each match of the U.S. Open.

By Hannah Gold
nyfw fall 2020 Feb. 11, 2020

What Can’t This Tennis Champion Do?Naomi Osaka’s first collection with ADEAM explores her Japanese heritage.

By Andrew Nguyen
us open Sept. 2, 2019

Sports Feel Forever Changed for the Better Because of These WomenNaomi Osaka and Coco Gauff’s post-match interaction speaks volumes.

By Marie Lodi
crushes Oct. 18, 2018

Michael B. Jordan Asked Naomi Osaka to the Creed 2 Premiere As a Birthday GiftOsaka couldn’t believe the invitation.

By Amanda Arnold
winning looks Sept. 10, 2018

Naomi Osaka Wore a Surprising Designer to Celebrate Winning the U.S. OpenIt was a nice nod to her Japanese heritage.

By Diana Tsui
us open Sept. 10, 2018

Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Apologized After Defeating Serena WilliamsThe tennis player is speaking out after beating Serena Williams in a controversial U.S. Open final.

By Lisa Ryan
us open Sept. 9, 2018

Naomi Osaka Makes First Comment After the U.S. OpenShe says she is “grateful” in her first remarks since controversial final.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler
us open Sept. 8, 2018

There Were No Winners in Serena Williams’s Devastating U.S. Open LossA sexist officiating controversy made it so no one was happy with the game’s outcome — not even Naomi Osaka, who won.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler