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Mithali Raj reacts to Naomi Osaka controversy

Mithali Raj reacts to Naomi Osaka controversy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Mithali Raj said that she has never felt the need to forego a press conference

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the incident happened.

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Gauff loses match but learns lessons from Osaka

Gauff loses match but learns lessons from Osaka

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Bumrah (6/16) rattled the West Indies by picking up the first five wickets, three of which came in successive balls in the ninth over.

Osaka emerges as fresh champion at Australian Open

Osaka emerges as fresh champion at Australian Open

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Naomi Osaka emerged as a fresh champion at Melbourne Park as well as the new World No 1 on Saturday.

Japan charmed by 'new heroine' Naomi Osaka

Japan charmed by 'new heroine' Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka is hogging the headlines for all the right reasons in her native land after she became the first Japanese player to reach a Grand Slam singles final, with one major newspaper hailing her as "a new heroine Japan can be proud of".

'Mentally, I need a reset'

'Mentally, I need a reset'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

While her career has featured a number of highs -- she has won two doubles Grand Slam titles and 11 WTA titles, including the Cincinnati Masters -- Garcia said she has become fixated on what she sees as her failures.

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old has long been a symbol for change in Japan.

Becker worried for Osaka's career following French Open withdrawal

Becker worried for Osaka's career following French Open withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka's career could be in danger because of her mental health issues, according to six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker.

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Osaka the next hurdle in Serena's quest for 24th Slam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have long moved on from their tempestuous 2018 US Open title match but that will do nothing to dampen the suspense ahead of their blockbuster Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

PIX: Italy 2026 Winter Games, Paralympics torches unveiled

PIX: Italy 2026 Winter Games, Paralympics torches unveiled

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The torches that will carry the Olympic flame for the 2026 Winter Games and Paralympics were unveiled on Monday in Milan and at a parallel event in the Italian pavilion at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka.

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

How tearful Osaka handled the 'stupid question'

How tearful Osaka handled the 'stupid question'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Naomi Osaka suffered more pain during her post-match news conference at the US Open

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady.

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

"For me, right now I have this feeling of sadness," said Osaka.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

Osaka dominates Kasatkina for career-first title

Osaka dominates Kasatkina for career-first title

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Japan's Naomi Osaka claimed her first career title with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian Daria Kasatkina in a battle of 20-year-olds at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday.

We'll be stronger than ever in 2021: Naomi Osaka

We'll be stronger than ever in 2021: Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, the poster girl of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, took to social media on Saturday to show her support for the decision to postpone the Games until next year

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner begins his Australian Open title defence against Nicolas Jarry while women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on 2017 U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens

'My heart dies every time I lose'

'My heart dies every time I lose'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the Japanese 26-year-old, who exited the Australian Open in the first round.

Australia Open: Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded

Australia Open: Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Naomi Osaka is no longer a shy, introvert youngster and the newest Grand Slam winner in women's tennis says she owes her maturity to last year's US Open triumph.

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.

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Osaka was less than impressed with one social media user who wrote "Boooooooooooo" on the event's official page as it announced the match was about to start.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

Rediff.com24 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Super showing at US Open sees Osaka, Azarenka rise in rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Osaka also reached the final of the Western & Southern Open, which was held at Flushing Meadows this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but had to withdraw against Azarenka due to an injury.

Aus Open: Serena to face Osaka in semis; Djokovic marches on

Aus Open: Serena to face Osaka in semis; Djokovic marches on

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Images from Tuesday's action at the Australian Open.

Trump, Xi hold talks, agree to resume trade negotiations

Trump, Xi hold talks, agree to resume trade negotiations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The call lasted approximately one and a half hours, and resulted in a very positive conclusion for both countries.

After US Open drama, Osaka savours Australian coronation

After US Open drama, Osaka savours Australian coronation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

There was not an ounce of bitterness as Osaka accepted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup from Asia's first Grand Slam champion Li Na

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka

Osaka sets up Pan Pacific Open title clash with Pavlyuchenkova

Osaka sets up Pan Pacific Open title clash with Pavlyuchenkova

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Up next for the twice Grand Slam champion is Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova who ended Angelique Kerber's resurgence with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

US Open PIX: Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas; Osaka shocked

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

US Open champ Osaka eases into Tokyo semis

US Open champ Osaka eases into Tokyo semis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka continued to flourish in front of her home crowd at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, as she comfortably dispatched Barbora Strycova 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals.

Aus Open: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

Aus Open: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Friday.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Aus Open final: Osaka, Kvitova chase double delight

Aus Open final: Osaka, Kvitova chase double delight

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Petra Kvitova takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday's Australian Open final with one of them set to emerge as a fresh champion at Melbourne Park as well as the new world number one.

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

French Open organisers defend Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Japan's Osaka ended the stand-off with the French tennis federation (FFT) by withdrawing from the claycourt major

Osaka faces 'surreal' US Open final against idol Serena

Osaka faces 'surreal' US Open final against idol Serena

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka faces a far more daunting task: Playing against her hero in the US Open final.

'Mature' Osaka reflects on breakthrough year

'Mature' Osaka reflects on breakthrough year

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

"I feel like I'm more... I wouldn't say confident but I'm more, like, I have inner peace. I don't know. Like zen. I don't really want to use words I don't know.'