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Osaka says therapy helped her win Miami Open match; players shocked by Barty retirement

The shocking news of top-ranked Ash Barty’s retirement from tennis at age 25, just two months after winning the Australian Open on her home soil, reverberated 10,000 miles away at the Miami Open on Wednesday.

Miami Herald

Naomi Osaka bounces back from tearful Indian Wells exit with win in Miami

Osaka was reduced to tears after being heckled during her second-round defeat by Veronika Kudermetova 10 days ago

The Independent UK

Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Iconic Sports Illustrated Photos

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some of Sports Illustrated’s best photos of iconic women athletes throughout the years.

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Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Is Now An FTX Ambassador

Naomi Osaka — the Japanese professional tennis player, ranked as number 1 by the Women's Tennis Association — is now an ambassador for the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Benzinga

Everything you need to know as Miami Open tennis tournament gets underway on Monday

MIAMI — Naomi Osaka has always considered the Miami Open to be her home tournament, as she spent much of her childhood in Pembroke Pines, and a warm, welcoming crowd over the next few weeks is exactly what the former world No. 1 might need after a tearful exit from…

Miami Herald

Naomi Osaka Tweets Positive Message Regarding Mental Health Issues

The former World No. 1 was heckled at Indian Wells earlier this week.

Sports Illustrated

What Naomi Osaka endured at Indian Wells cuts deeper than simple "heckling"

Serena Williams boycotted the tennis tournament for 14 years because of its notoriously racist fans — and still, nothing has changed.

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Rafael Nadal tells Naomi Osaka to toughen up after star reduced to tears by heckler abuse

Four-time Grand Slam-winner Naomi Osaka fought tears after she was targeted by a heckler prior to her exit at Indian Wells, but Rafael Nadal said tennis players must be "ready for adversities"

Daily Mirror

Players Need to Build Resilience to Deal with Hecklers, Says Nadal

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he felt sorry for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells, but added that tennis players needed to be ready to deal with adversities. Osaka, who sparked a conversation about mental health…

Asharq Al-Awsat

We Should Put Naomi Osaka’s Well-Being First, Not Take Sides in a Mental Health Debate

After being heckled by a fan at Indian Wells, it seems fair and reasonable to ask whether the women’s tennis star could use more time away to find answers for herself.

Sports Illustrated

Andy Murray 'feels for' Naomi Osaka after star reduced to tears by Indian Wells heckler

Naomi Osaka was visibly upset after being targeted by a heckler at the Indian Wells Masters, and went on to lose her second round match in straight sets

Daily Mirror

Fan abuse of Naomi Osaka was idiotic – and increasingly common across sport

The four-time grand slam champion was reduced to tears by a heckler at Indian Wells. But abuse from the stands appears to be on the increase

The Guardian - US

Murray Says Hecklers Are an Unfortunate Part of Sports

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells but said unruly fans were an unfortunate part of sports. Osaka was thrown off her game and began to cry after a person screamed, "Naomi, you…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Naomi Osaka taunted at Indian Wells, reminded of insults Williams sisters endured

Naomi Osaka, distraught and in tears after a spectator yelled, "Naomi, you suck," after she had lost the first game of her second-round match against Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday night, said the taunt had shaken her because it reminded her of racially charged insults that…

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Sports Illustrated

Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears After Being Heckled at Indian Wells

The tennis star said a heckler during her match made her think of Serena Williams at Indian Wells in 2001.

Daily Mirror

Naomi Osaka reduced to tears from heckler as she complained to umpire mid-match

Naomi Osaka suffered a second-round defeat at the BNP Paribas Open, having been visibly distressed throughout her encounter with Veronika Kudermetova after a heckler verbally abused her

Evening Standard

Noami Osaka reduced to tears at Indian Wells tournament following loss to Veronika Kudermetova

Former world number one Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears after being heckled during her loss to Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Masters in Indian Wells.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka reduced to tears after being heckled during Indian Wells defeat

The Japanese player, who missed parts of the 2021 season because of mental health issues, lost 6-0 6-4 to world number 24 Veronika Kudermetova.

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Naomi Osaka bursts into tears after being heckled at Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka was beaten in straight sets at Indian Wells after being heckled by a spectator in the first set.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu to face Caroline Garcia in Indian Wells after overcoming injury

The US Open champion has had a stuttering start to the 2022 season.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka fights ‘crazy’ strong winds at BNP Paribas to defeat Sloane Stephens

The former-world number one said she felt like she was ‘fighting for my life’ playing against the winds

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fortnite’s Naomi Osaka skins are coming soon

The tennis champ is joining Epic's battle royale phenomenon.

Daily Mirror

Naomi Osaka opens up on ‘regrets’ as she looks back at abrupt end to Olympics journey

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka took to Instagram to reveal her Tokyo Olympic 'regrets' during the 2020 Games last summer.

Sports Illustrated

Naomi Osaka Says She ‘Regrets’ Experience at Tokyo Olympics Via Instagram Post

The tennis star plans to make the most of her experiences moving forward

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shiffrin’s Washout Olympics Reminiscent of Biles and Osaka’s Tokyo Flop

Mikaela Shiffrin was expected to cement her position at the top of her sport at the Beijing Games, but after not being able to finish any of her races so far, her story echoes that of fellow elite athletes Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Games. But while…

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