The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion, has taken breaks from tennis for her mental health and to start a family, but she is aiming to compete again in 2024.
Category: Osaka, Naomi (1997- )
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A Field Guide to the 2023 U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek will try to defend their singles titles, but the likes of Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff won’t make it easy.
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Jennifer Brady, Finally Healthy, Tries to Get Back to Work
The New York Times – Sports:
After a star turn in 2020 and ’21, Brady was sidelined for nearly two years by a chronic foot condition and a knee injury that, combined, sometimes left her in “a very dark place.”
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Sabalenka Skips French Open News Conference Citing Her Mental Health
The New York Times – Sports:
The Belarusian player faced questions about the war earlier in the week from a Ukrainian reporter. On Friday, with the tournament’s blessing, she did not attend her post-match news conference.
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Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
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Naomi Osaka Announces She Is Pregnant and Won’t Play in 2023
The New York Times – Sports:
The tennis star, who withdrew from the Australian Open this week, posted a photo of an ultrasound on Instagram.
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From the Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was once widely considered the world’s top hardcourt player, but she has struggled to regain her form after injuries and time away from tennis.
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Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams and One Last Shared U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Osaka lost in the first round Tuesday to Danielle Collins, but would remember the final Grand Slam of the year for the front-row seat she had to her idol’s farewell party.