Miami Open: World number one Naomi Osaka stunned by Taiwan`s Hsieh Su-wei
The 33-year-old Hsieh came from a set down to prevail 4-6 7-6(4) 6-3 as her unorthodox style frustrated, perplexed and finally wore down U.S. and Australian Open champion Osaka.
Mar 24, 2019, 13:31 PM IST
Miami Open: World No 1 Naomi Osaka advances to third round with rollercoaster win
After facing eight-times Miami champion Serena Williams in her first match last year, Osaka might have expected an easier opener on Friday against the 141st-ranked Belgian qualifier.
Mar 23, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
Naomi Osaka faces questions about multi-million dollar lawsuit ahead of Miami Open
According to the lawsuit filed in Florida’s state court on Feb. 7 and seen by Reuters, Christophe Jean says he began coaching Osaka and older sister Mari in 2011.
Mar 21, 2019, 07:10 AM IST
Miami Open: Rain wipes out opening day's play at Hard Rock stadium
Once the rain disappears fans can expect a wide open tournament if the season follows the current trend.
Mar 20, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
Wildcard Bianca Andreescu shocks Angelique Kerber to clinch Indian Wells title
Adreescu said she had visualized winning the tournament prior to the match, where she won her first career title despite playing with an injured right shoulder and cramp.
Mar 18, 2019, 10:50 AM IST
In-form Belinda Bencic advances into Indian Wells semis
Next up for Bencic is a semi-final against either American Venus Williams or German Angelique Kerber.
Mar 15, 2019, 06:59 AM IST
Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep sent packing from Indian Wells
Osaka never found her rhythm against Belinda Bencic as the Swiss used her precise groundstrokes and pinpoint serving, to topple the defending champion in just over an hour.
Mar 13, 2019, 09:52 AM IST
Indian Wells: Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams storm into pre-quarters
Osaka has now set up a clash against Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic for a place in the quarter-finals.
Mar 12, 2019, 10:42 AM IST
Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka kick off campaign with thumping wins
With the win, Djokovic has set up a round-of-32 clash against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany.
Mar 10, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Petra Kvitova says meeting with Monica Seles was key after knife attack
Kvitova suffered cuts to her left hand during a home invasion in 2016, while Seles was stabbed in the back during a match in Hamburg in 1993.
Mar 07, 2019, 11:02 AM IST
World No.1 Naomi Osaka hires Jermaine Jenkins as new coach
Osaka is next scheduled to play in the Indian Wells Masters, where she is the defending champion.
Mar 01, 2019, 15:31 PM IST
Shy Naomi Osaka must learn to deal with limelight: Petra Kvitova
A tearful Osaka admitted difficulty in dealing with the attention of being the world`s top-ranked woman after a shock defeat by France`s Kristina Mladenovic at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships.
Feb 21, 2019, 11:11 AM IST
Split with coach Sascha Bajin not over money: Naomi Osaka
Just two weeks after winning her second consecutive major title at Melbourne Park, Osaka abruptly severed ties with Bajin.
Feb 18, 2019, 09:53 AM IST
Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters
World number three Halep, will next face ninth seed Julia Goerges and fourth seed Svitolina will meet Czech qualifier Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals.
Feb 14, 2019, 10:15 AM IST
Naomi Osaka parts ways with coach Sascha Bajin
Meanwhile, Osaka has pulled out of this week’s Qatar Open due to a back injury.
Feb 12, 2019, 11:40 AM IST
Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to claim Australian Open crown
Kvitova saved four matchpoints, showing the same resilience she needed to return to the top level of tennis after a knife attack and lengthy surgery in 2016, but her fightback fell just short.
Jan 26, 2019, 17:37 PM IST
Australian Open: Osaka, Kvitova chase double delight in Melbourne final
Osaka fought back from a set and 4-1 down against Taiwan`s Hsieh Su-wei in the third round at Melbourne Park and showed her determination in winning two more three-setters to keep a 13-match victory streak in Grand Slams running.
Jan 25, 2019, 15:08 PM IST
Australian Open: Epic Serena Williams win took toll, Karolina Pliskova says after Naomi Osaka loss
Pliskova was down 1-5 against Williams in the final set, before producing a fightback to claim a quarter-final win over the American great.
Jan 24, 2019, 16:17 PM IST
Tennis star Naomi Osaka says sponsor apologised over controversial commercial
Osaka initially did not want to be drawn into the controversy saying her focus was solely on the Australian Open after she became the first Japanese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park.
Jan 24, 2019, 16:14 PM IST
Australian Open: Petra Kvitova on the brink of crowning brave comeback
After trading breaks of serve, the match was paused at 4-4 in the first set for a few minutes as the roof was closed to protect the players from the 38 degree Celsius (100F) heat.
Jan 24, 2019, 13:24 PM IST
