Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams "super confident" about Australian Open despite injury
Serena Williams withdrew from the Yarra Valley Classic on Friday citing the injury.
Feb 6, 09:15
Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie paired together in Australian Open
Preparations for the year's first grand slam are back on track after the 507 people retested for coronavirus all returned negative results.
Feb 5, 08:21
Five talking talking points ahead of this year's Australian Open
The PA news agency looks at five of the pressing issues ahead of the event at Melbourne Park.
Feb 3, 08:11
Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka claim strong victories in Melbourne
Ashleigh Barty defeated Ana Bogdan in her first official match for nearly a year.
Feb 2, 13:26
Naomi Osaka becomes part-owner of North Carolina Courage
Naomi Osaka is eager to invest in female athletes.
Jan 28, 13:32
Year in review: The best and worst sporting moments of 2020
The 2020 sporting year provided many highs and lows.
Dec 25, 09:00
Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open following hamstring injury
The world number three said her "hamstring is still sore so I won't have enough time to prepare for the clay".
Sep 18, 08:18
Fed Cup renamed Billie Jean King Cup
The historic competition will now be known as the Billie Jean King Cup.
Sep 17, 13:19
Tuesday's sporting social: Aubameyang finally signs, high praise for Osaka
Joe Root was looking ahead to England's final match of the summer.
Sep 15, 18:43
Stacey Allaster: 'Arthur Ashe would be proud of Naomi Osaka'
Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka to win her third grand slam title.
Sep 13, 21:22
Naomi Osaka hoping to keep Kobe Bryant legacy alive after US Open win
Naomi Osaka recovered from a set down to defeat Victoria Azarenka.
Sep 13, 09:19
US Open day 13: Naomi Osaka claims third Grand Slam title
The story of the 13th day of action at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 13, 09:14
Victoria Azarenka hoping to inspire others after return to Grand Slam final
Victoria Azarenka's last grand slam title was at the 2013 Australian Open.
Sep 11, 13:41
US Open final: What do the stats tell us ahead of Azarenka vs. Osaka?
Serena Williams' conqueror challenges rising star Naomi Osaka in Saturday's singles final.
Sep 11, 12:37
US Open day 11: Victoria Azarenka to face Naomi Osaka in final
The story of the 11th day of action at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 11, 07:50
Victoria Azarenka ends Serena Williams's bid for record-equalling Grand Slam
Victoria Azarenka recovered from a one-sided first set to end Serena Williams's hopes of another grand slam title.
Sep 11, 07:21
Naomi Osaka sets up Victoria Azarenka showdown in US Open final
Victoria Azarenka will take on Naomi Osaka in the final in New York.
Sep 11, 07:19
US Open roundup: Serena Williams, Dominic Thiem reach semis in New York
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka awaits the American in the semi-finals.
Sep 10, 09:01
US Open roundup: Naomi Osaka, Alexander Zverev reach final four
Britain's Joe Salisbury and partner Rajeev Ram missed out on a place in the final of the men's doubles.
Sep 9, 08:54
US Open roundup: Naomi Osaka overcomes Shelby Rogers in quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in an acrimonious encounter two years ago in New York.
Sep 9, 08:48
US Open day eight: Dominic Thiem, Serena Williams reach quarter-finals
The American's passage to a 53rd grand slam quarter-final has her just one appearance behind the all-time leader Chris Evert.
Sep 8, 08:28
Naomi Osaka "optimistic" ahead of facing Shelby Rogers at US Open quarter-finals
The Japanese player earned a seamless 6-3 6-4 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sep 7, 08:48
US Open day seven: Novak Djokovic sensationally disqualified, Naomi Osaka eases through
The Serbian was thrown out of the tournament during his match with Pablo Carreno Busta.
Sep 7, 08:26
US Open roundup: Naomi Osaka overcomes Marta Kostyuk in three sets
Fellow former champion Angelique Kerber is also through to the last 16.
Sep 5, 09:07
Rashford raises bar as Ozil celebrates Arsenal anniversary - Tuesday's sporting social
The Manchester United forward is spearheading a task force on the issue of child food poverty, while England's new shirt is out.
Sep 1, 19:03
US Open: Naomi Osaka earns hard-fought win, Coco Gauff falls at first hurdle
The 22-year-old plans to wear a mask bearing the name of a different shooting victim for each round.
Sep 1, 08:24
Naomi Osaka has injury concerns ahead of US Open
The 2018 champion pulled out of the final of the Western & Southern Open with a hamstring problem.
Aug 29, 21:20
US Open preview: Draw, seeds, who is missing?
After a seven-and-a-half-month wait for the second Major of the year, Sports Mole takes a look at the upcoming US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Aug 29, 21:00
Injured Naomi Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern Open final
Victoria Azarenka becomes the champion by default.
Aug 29, 15:22
Johanna Konta falls short of final with defeat to Victoria Azarenka
Johanna Konta was aiming to make her ninth career final.
Aug 28, 23:07
Victoria Azarenka recovers to beat Johanna Konta in Western & Southern Open semis
Johanna Konta was aiming to make her ninth career final.
Aug 28, 19:08
Major sporting events called off as players protest over Jacob Blake shooting
Basketball, baseball and soccer fixtures were postoned, while tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from her scheduled WTA semi-final.
Aug 27, 09:04
Coco Gauff stuns No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in Kentucky
It was the 16-year-old's third career Top 20 victory following triumphs over Kiki Bertens in Linz last year and Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open.
Aug 13, 04:11
George Floyd death: Sports stars have important role in demanding change and justice
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the role sports stars can play in demanding change in the wake of George Floyd's death, and where some are neglecting their duties.
Jun 1, 16:17
Naomi Osaka surpasses Serena Williams as world's highest-earning female athlete
The Japanese 22-year-old earned £30.7 million over the last 12 months.
May 23, 08:50
Sofia Kenin inspired by Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu to chase Grand Slam glory
Sofia Kenin defeated Garbine Muguruza in Melbourne in her first final at the highest level.
Feb 2, 09:10
Sofia Kenin played "five best shots of her life" en route to Grand Slam crown
Sofia Kenin recovered from a set down to beat Garbine Muguruza in her first grand-slam final.
Feb 1, 15:11
Australian Open day six: Kyrgios survives titanic tussle to set up Nadal clash
The story of the sixth day of action at the Australian Open.
Jan 25, 14:45
Australian Open: Five things you may not know about 15-year-old Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in July.
Jan 24, 12:03
Australian Open day three: Heather Watson through as Dan Evans crashes out
The story of the third day of action at Melbourne Park.
Jan 22, 15:26
