Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player, who became the first Asian to hold the top ranking in singles, back in 2019. Having won seven career singles titles, Osaka turned pro in 2013, and had a breakthrough in 2018. Naomi Osaka was born on 16 October 1997 in Osaka, Japan. Residing in California, USA, she is ranked No. 58 in the world going into 2025. The 27-year-old made her WTA Tour debut at the 2014 Stanford Classic, where she beat Sam Stosur. She also remains a great activist and one of the most marketable athletes around the world.
In July 2023, Naomi Osaka welcomed a baby girl named Shai. Merely six months later, the Japanese sensation made a return at the 2024 Brisbane International. Later at the 2024 French Open, she played an iconic match against Iga Swiatek - losing despite having match point. As of December 2024, Naomi Osaka is being coached by Patrick Mouratoglou.
Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam wins
Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slam titles in her career - the 2018 US Open, 2019 Australian Open, 2020 US Open and 2021 Australian Open, as of December 2024.
Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open final in straight sets to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the age of 20. Losing only one set en route to the summit clash, Osaka overcame the American crowd to win 6-2, 6-4. At the Australian Open the following year, Osaka won her second major by beating Petra Kvitova 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 in a thriller. She became the first player since Jennifer Capriati to win their first two majors consecutively in the process, as per ESPN.
Naomi Osaka’s third Grand Slam victory came in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, at the 2020 US Open. After Victoria Azarenka beat Serena Williams 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the other semifinal, Osaka overhauled the Belarusian with the same scoreline in the final. Last but not the least, Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 to win the 2021 Australian Open and go back-to-back yet again, as per WTA's official website.
Naomi Osaka's best performance at Grand Slams
Singles:
Australian Open - W (2019, 2021)
Roland Garros - R3 (2016, 2018, 2019)
Wimbledon - R3 (2017, 2018)
US Open - W (2018, 2020)
Doubles:
Australian Open - R1 (2017)
Roland Garros - R2 (2016)
Wimbledon - R1 (2017)
US Open - R1 (2016, 2017)
FAQs on Naomi Osaka
A. Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slam titles in her career, as of December 2024.
A. Naomi Osaka holds Japanese nationality.
A. Naomi Osaka has a 3-1 head-to-head record against Serena Williams.
A. Naomi Osaka has earned $22 million in her tennis career, as per WTA's official website.
