Hiroki Tomita, the 44-year-old mayor of Ikeda city in Osaka Prefecture, apologized at an Oct. 23 news conference for “creating a misunderstanding that I mixed public and private matters.” He ...

The abdominal injury that caused Naomi Osaka to retire from the Auckland final with a one-set lead over Clara Tauson less than two weeks ago struck again Friday, forcing the four-time major ...

Osaka was hoping to reach the fourth round of a major for the first time since she won the Australian Open in 2021 Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live ...

There was no hiding Naomi Osaka's joy -- and relief -- on Wednesday. After dropping the first set in spectacular fashion to No. 20 seed Karolina Muchova, Osaka stormed back for her biggest victory ...

MELBOURNE -- Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka rallied from a set down to defeat No.20 seed Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the Women’s Singles Second Round match during day four of the 2025 ...

Naomi Osaka, ranked just No. 51 in the world after a disappointing 2024 season, shook off a slow start en route to a second-round upset win in the Australian Open on Wednesday. Osaka rallied past ...

For the first time in three years, the tennis world will see Naomi Osaka in the third round of a Grand Slam. The two-time Australian Open champion advanced to the third round of the tournament on ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — For Naomi Osaka, this journey to the other side of the world is starting to become a rollercoaster ride for the ages. The new year had all started so right, with a run to ...

Naomi Osaka is a two-time champion at the Australian Open and US Open Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 ...

Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.” But Osaka has more on her mind than seeking her fifth major title ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts during her first round match against Caroline Garcia of France at the Australian ...