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          Naomi Osaka

          The former world No 1 tennis player climbing back up the rankings after a spell away from the WTA Tour

          NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts against Leylah Fernandez of Canada during her Women's Singles third round match on Day Five at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2021 in New York City. Elsa / Getty Images / AFP

          Osaka to take a break from tennis 'for a while' after shock defeat at US Open

          TennisSeptember 04, 2021
          Naomi Osaka serves to Marie Bouzkova during their US Open first round match on Monday. Reuters

          US Open: Osaka opens title defence, Murray 'lost respect' for Tsitsipas

          TennisAugust 31, 2021
          Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final at the All England Club on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Reuters

          US Open talking points: Djokovic 'thrives on pressure', Osaka admits mistakes

          TennisAugust 29, 2021
          Ashleigh Barty of Australia plays Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during the Western & Southern Open. Getty

          Top seed Barty through but Osaka out of Cincinnati Open

          TennisAugust 20, 2021
          Naomi Osaka on her way to a three-set victory over Cori Gauff during the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

          Osaka overcomes 'really tough' test to see off Gauff in Cincinnati

          TennisAugust 19, 2021
          (FILES) In this file photo Japan's Naomi Osaka competes against Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova during their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's singles third round tennis match at the Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo on July 27, 2021. - Naomi Osaka vowed on August 16, 2021 to give more than just this week's Cincinnati Masters prize money in aid of the earthquake in her father's native Haiti. The natural disaster which has claimed nearly 1,300 victims, prompted an immediate response from the world number two. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)

          Osaka's agent calls reporter 'a bully' after 'really appalling behaviour'

          TennisAugust 17, 2021
          US gymnast Simone Biles made headlines when she withdrew from the team and all-around women's gymnastics competition, citing concerns to her mental health. AFP

          Olympians are putting their mental health first: here's why everyone else should too

          CommentAugust 02, 2021
          Naomi Osaka, of Japan, practices for the women's tennis competition ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo / Patrick Semansky)

          Games poster girl Osaka starts Olympic quest against Zheng

          OlympicsJuly 23, 2021
          From episode 1 of 'Naomi Osaka', a limited docu-series streaming on Netflix. Netflix

          Naomi Osaka film shows pressures of being a sports star

          TelevisionJuly 14, 2021
          Naomi has backed the IOC and Japanese government's decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until 2021. AP Photo

          Naomi Osaka: 'We'll be stronger than ever in 2021'

          Other SportMarch 28, 2020
          Naomi Osaka tweeted her surprise at the announcement moving the French Open to September. AP Photo

          'Excusez moi?' Players slam lack of communication over French Open move

          TennisMarch 18, 2020
          PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Robyn Birch of Dive London Aquatics Club competes in the Women's 10m Platform Final on Day Two of the British Diving Championships at Plymouth Life Centre on January 25, 2020 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

          30 best sports pictures of the week including Federer, Rohit and Gauff

          Other SportJanuary 31, 2020
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          Barbie introduces inclusive new dolls with vitiligo and alopecia

          FamilyJanuary 29, 2020
          Nick Kyrgios sinks to the ground after beating Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Australian Open. AP Photo

          Australian Open: Kyrgios wins 'insane' match to set up clash with Nadal

          TennisJanuary 25, 2020
          Coco Gauff of the US hits a return against Romania's Sorana Cirstea during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2020. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE / AFP / William WEST / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

          Australian Open: Gauff shows true grit to set up showdown with champion Osaka

          TennisJanuary 22, 2020
          Novak Djokovic salutes the crowd after beating Jan-Lennard Struff in the Australian Open first round. Getty Images

          Djokovic feels the 'pressure' after reaching Australian Open second round

          TennisJanuary 20, 2020
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