Tennis News Today: Naomi Osaka shockingly announces split from boyfriend Cordae; Danielle Collins pointedly stirs the pot in feud with Iga Swiatek, and more

Naomi Osaka announced her breakup with boyfriend Cordae. Meanwhile, Alexander Bublik expressed his disappointed over Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray's retirement.

In other news, Danielle Collins hilariously posted about her reaction during the handshake with Iga Swiatek. Also, Naomi Osaka's new coach spoke about her sad departure from Auckland.

On that note, here are today's top tennis news:

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Naomi Osaka breaks up with her boyfriend Cordae

Naomi Osaka announced her break up with rapper Cordae after five years together. The Japanese star posted a message on her Instagram story to announce their seperation.

The couple has been together since 2019 and welcomed a baby daughter Shai in 2023. However, the duo have now decided to move in separate directions in their life.

"Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship. No bad blood at all, he's a great person and an awesome dad," she wrote.

Naomi Osaka Instagram story

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Alexander Bublik disappointed with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray's retirement

Alexander Bublik has described Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray's retirement as a disgrace. The Kazakh star claimed that both players should have retired from being at the top of their game.

Bublik was speaking on a Russian show where he expressed his disappointment at Nadal and Murray's retirement. The Kazakh further added that the duo should have retired earlier, playing at their best.

"One wants to leave at their peak. Clearly, I’m not Rafa, my legacy will be much smaller, if you can call it that. What happened with Andy Murray and Rafa is a circus. I can’t call it any other way,” Bublik said in an interview with Russian media outlet Match TV.

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Danielle Collins hilariously reacts to her handshake with Iga Swiatek

Danielle Collins shared a funny picture of her reaction upon shaking hands with Iga Swiatek. The American had a tense exchange with the World No. 2 at the Paris Olympics 2024 and the duo haven't seen eye to eye since.

After USA's win at the United Cup, Collins and Swiatek were caught exchanging a handshake. However, Collins' hilarious expressions stole the limelight. The American posted that image of herself on Instagram story and later kept it as her display picture.

Danielle Collins Instagram

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Naomi Osaka's new coach consoles her after Auckland final defeat

Naomi Osaka's coach Patrick Mouratoglou consoled the Japanese after her exit from Auckland. The former World No. 1 withdrew from the final due to an injury and ended up as the runner-up.

Osaka later posted a picture thanking the fans for their support and offered an update on her injury situation. Her new coach, Mouratoglou commented on the post and claimed that he is proud of her.

"You did incredibly well. I am proud of you and it is just the beginning". said Mouratoglou (Via Instagram)