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How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai

Gauff outlasts Tomljanovic; easy for Swiatek, Sinner

Gauff outlasts Tomljanovic; easy for Swiatek, Sinner

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Former champion Iga Swiatek kicked off her US Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Colombia's Emiliana Arango on Tuesday as the Pole aims to keep her hot streak on track in New York.

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Naomi Osaka said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here.

Canadian Open: Holder Pegula Dumped Out; Swiatek Wins

Canadian Open: Holder Pegula Dumped Out; Swiatek Wins

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Twice defending champion Jessica Pegula crashed out of the Canadian Open after losing to Anastasija Sevastova 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the third round on Friday, while six-times major winner Iga Swiatek marched on with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Eva Lys.

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

Alcaraz-Raducanu pair up for $1M US Open doubles

Alcaraz-Raducanu pair up for $1M US Open doubles

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Nine of the world's top-10 men and nine of the top-10 women have officially entered into the U.S. Open's revamped mixed doubles event, tournament organisers said on Tuesday, with former singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teaming up.

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

From social editor to Vogue's new leader, Chloe Malle embraces her 'nepo baby' status, ready to shape the future of fashion media.

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Kate Forbes, the second highest minister in Scottish government has chosen family over politics. The realisation that she must spend more time with her baby came to her in an orphanage in Pune.

Osaka lifts trophy after 3-year and motherhood break

Osaka lifts trophy after 3-year and motherhood break

Rediff.com5 May 2025

It was the 27-year-old Japanese player's first WTA title since she became a mother in July 2023.

The first million-pound signing in women's football

The first million-pound signing in women's football

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Canadian forward Olivia Smith, 20, is the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier.

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Playing in only her second singles match of the year, Bouchard blasted a forehand winner to take the first set but Colombian Arango turned the tables in the second set amid a cascade of unforced errors from her opponent.

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Mboko saved a match point against Kazakh ninth seed Rybakina in front of adoring home support

Osaka and Jabeur advance in Italian Open as Badosa, Kvitova pull out

Osaka and Jabeur advance in Italian Open as Badosa, Kvitova pull out

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Japan's Osaka beat Swiss lucky loser Viktorija Golubic

Osaka's grasscourt nightmare begins early

Osaka's grasscourt nightmare begins early

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Naomi Osaka tumbled out of the Berlin Open first round on Tuesday

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass

New Mom Naomi Osaka Ready For Tennis

New Mom Naomi Osaka Ready For Tennis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The former world No 1 has her sights set on the upcoming Australian Open as her comeback platform, and she's already deep into training following what she playfully terms 'a cool little intermission'.

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty Become Moms

Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty Become Moms

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles.

Urvashi Has A Task For You In Cannes

Urvashi Has A Task For You In Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Tell me you're in Cannes without telling me you're in Cannes.'

Naomi Osaka Shows Off Baby Bump

Naomi Osaka Shows Off Baby Bump

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The tennis star shared the first photographs of her baby bump while visiting Japan.

Naomi Osaka gives life update

Naomi Osaka gives life update

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Osaka had withdrawn from the Australian Open on Sunday, without giving a reason for her pull out.

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Rome going crazy', Naomi captioned the album uploaded on her Facebook page.

Osaka earns first grass win of the season

Osaka earns first grass win of the season

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca

Naomi Osaka's comeback crushed by Pliskova

Naomi Osaka's comeback crushed by Pliskova

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Osaka will take plenty of positives out of the contest

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

The Women Who Could Shake Up Roland Garros

The Women Who Could Shake Up Roland Garros

Rediff.com21 May 2025

As the 2025 French Open looms, all eyes may be on reigning champions and top seeds - but lurking just beneath the surface are several players quietly building momentum, ready to crash the party in Paris. From seasoned champions finding renewed form to rising stars with something to prove, here are four dark horses who could shake up the women's singles draw at Roland Garros.

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Struggling Swiatek will open her campaign against Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.

New mom Naomi Osaka reveals ambitious comeback plan

New mom Naomi Osaka reveals ambitious comeback plan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Naomi Osaka's Bikini Inspirations

Naomi Osaka's Bikini Inspirations

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Naomi Osaka launched her signature swimwear line.

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

Naomi Osaka Is Ready For Australian Open

Naomi Osaka Is Ready For Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Naomi Osaka has decided to put all that turbulence behind her and defend her title at the Australian Open, which begins on January 17.

Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Osaka, who returned to the tour a year ago after a long maternity break, had shown glimpses of the form that won her four major titles on her run to the final in Auckland.

Naomi Osaka gets a new look!

Naomi Osaka gets a new look!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The tennis ace showed off her sleek jet black extensions that cascaded down to her back.

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.

Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance at Miami Open

Top seeds Zverev, Sabalenka advance at Miami Open

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men's top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round.

How Osaka salvaged daughter's birth certificate in LA fires

How Osaka salvaged daughter's birth certificate in LA fires

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'I had someone go and get my daughter's birth certificate because I didn't know what would happen if that burned down. Sending all my love to LA.'

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is a mom at 50

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is a mom at 50

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'A beautiful blessing has chosen me to be her mother.'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler