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Rising above issues

Rising above issues

Tennis ace Naomi Osaka, gymnast Simone Biles and track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson open up on their vulnerabilities faced as Black women as they take centrestage in Paris

25 July,2024 07:01 AM IST | Paris | AP
Wimbledon 2024: Osaka battles past Parry; top 10 seeds Sakkari, Paolini advance

Wimbledon 2024: Osaka battles past Parry; top 10 seeds Sakkari, Paolini advance

In another match, No.7 seed Paolini of Italy posted her first-ever main-draw victory at Wimbledon by defeating Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-5, 6-3

02 July,2024 07:19 PM IST | London | IANS
Djokovic inspires Osaka at SW19

Djokovic inspires Osaka at SW19

“It’s been a great journey and I’m lucky and blessed to have happy girl with lots of energy. It’s a dream to be here with her now.”

01 July,2024 08:13 AM IST | London | AFP
Osaka left court crying after loss to Swiatek

Osaka left court crying after loss to Swiatek

Former World No. 1 Osaka, now ranked 134, was appearing in only her second Grand Slam since giving birth to her daughter last July

31 May,2024 07:59 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Alcaraz off with a bang

Alcaraz off with a bang

World No. 3 Spaniard Carlos starts Grand Slam campaign with dominant 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 win over lowly-ranked JJ Wolf; Osaka beats Bronzetti to set up Rd 2 battle v No. 1 Swiatek

27 May,2024 06:55 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Naomi Osaka wishes to play at Paris Olympics

Naomi Osaka wishes to play at Paris Olympics

The four-time Grand Slam champion may need to go through an appeals process to claim a place after failing to make a mandatory two appearances for Japan in the Billie Jean King Cup during the current Olympic cycle

14 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Tokyo | AFP
Osaka trying not to feel like ‘a failure’

Osaka trying not to feel like ‘a failure’

“I say some pretty harsh words about myself. I know the word, but if I say it, it sounds really bad. I felt a little like a ‘failure’, but I don’t want to be too harsh,” Osaka told AFP in the UAE capital after her straight sets defeat

08 February,2024 08:10 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | AFP
Naomi Osaka vows not to mope after 'bittersweet' Australian Open exit

Naomi Osaka vows not to mope after 'bittersweet' Australian Open exit

"She's been scooting back and forth lately so I'm relieved I'll be back home in time to see her first crawl"

17 January,2024 12:01 PM IST | Melbourne | AFP
No regrets as Naomi Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback

No regrets as Naomi Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback

Osaka's only competitive tennis before the Australian Open came at this month's Brisbane International, where she lost in the second round to Karolina Pliskova

15 January,2024 07:11 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
Wonder Women

Wonder Women

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka could pose threat to World No. 1 Iga Swiatek as she targets maiden glory Down Under; Naomi Osaka returns

11 January,2024 07:25 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP

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