Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka (大坂 なおみ, Ōsaka Naomi, born 16 October 1997) is a professional tennis player. She won the 2018 US Open, defeating American Serena Williams in the final.[1] This made her the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament. In 2019 she won the Australian Open and became world number 1. She turned professional in September 2013.
Naomi Osaka at the 2020 US Open | |
| Residence | Beverly Hills, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1997
(aged 28) Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Turned pro | September 2013 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $21,177,252 |
| Official website | naomiosaka.com |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 265–148 (64.16%) |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (January 28, 2019) |
| Current ranking | No. 314 (April 3, 2023) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2019, 2021) |
| French Open | 3R (2016, 2018, 2019) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2017, 2018) |
| US Open | W (2018, 2020) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Championships | RR (2018, 2019) |
| Olympic Games | 3R (2020) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2–14 (12.5%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 324 (April 3, 2017) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2017) |
| French Open | 2R (2016) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2017) |
| US Open | 1R (2016, 2017) |
| Team Competitions | |
| Fed Cup | WG II PO (2018) |
| Hopman Cup | RR (2018) |
| Last updated on: January 9, 2023. | |
Osaka is Haitian-American-Japanese. She was born in Chūō-ku, Osaka. Her father is Haitian-American and her mother is Japanese. She grew up in the United States. She has both Japanese and American citizenship.[2][3]
Naomi Osaka Media
Osaka interviewed at the 2014 Stanford Classic alongside Serena Williams
References
- ↑ Rothenberg, Ben (8 September 2018). "U.S. Open Tennis Final: Naomi Osaka Defeats Serena Williams". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/08/sports/serena-williams-vs-naomi-osaka-us-open.html. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ Noori Farzan, Antonia (10 September 2018). "Japanese, Haitian, and now a Grand Slam winner: Naomi Osaka's historic journey to the U.S. Open". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "The Real Reason Naomi Osaka Gave Up Her US Citizenship". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
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