Naomi Osaka Olympics

Naomi Osaka is not just a force on the court, but also shines with her phenomenal presence off the court. In 2020, Osaka was ranked 8th among athletes in terms of endorsements, and was also the highest earning female athlete by annual income that year. Born on 16 October, 1997 in Osaka, Japan, Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slam titles in her career thus far - two Australian Opens and two US Opens. Once upon a time a World No. 1 in the WTA, the Japanese superstar is currently ranked No. 113 in the world.

As of mid 2024, Naomi Osaka has won seven singles titles in her career. She began playing tennis after moving to the USA aged 3, and eventually turned pro in 2013. In 2014, she rose to prominence after defeating Sam Stosur, and then reached her first final at the 2016 Pan Pacific Open. As a result, the four-time Grand Slam winner was awarded the 2016 WTA Newcomer of the Year accolade. From the year 2018, Osaka started winning her major trophies, and soon became the face of the women's circuit. She is an aggressive baseliner, and has flat groundstrokes as well as a brilliant serve. Apart from this, she is a huge advocate for mental health awareness.

How Many Olympic Medals Has Naomi Osaka Won?

Naomi Osaka has no Olympic medals to her name, as of 2024. She has taken part in merely one Olympic Games, in 2020.

Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Naomi Osaka was the first Asian tennis player to reach World No.1 position, and the first person born in Japan to win a Grand Slam. While the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were initially postponed, she later made history by lighting the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony, becoming the first tennis player to do so. She then participated in the women's singles event, where she won two encounters but fell to eventual silver medalist - Marketa Vondrousova.