Osakas

Naomi Osaka’s mom turns heads in rare appearance at US Open

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There’s no doubt where Naomi Osaka’s penchant for match-day fashion comes from. The tennis star’s mom, Tamaki, made a rare public appearance on Thursday, taking in Naomi’s practice session at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tamaki, a native of Japan, caught plenty of eyes in her red dress with black opera-length gloves, … Read more

Naomi Osaka’s legacy is secure — even after Australian Open first-round loss

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Naomi Osaka’s legacy is secure — even after Australian Open first-round loss

Naomi Osaka was 15 when she finally beat her older sister, Mari, at tennis. And, as she tells Ben Rothenberg in “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice” (Dutton), it felt great.  “I count it as my best victory ever,” she says.  When Naomi finally bested Mari, wiping “that obnoxious grin off … Read more