Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player born on October 16, 1997, in Osaka, Japan.
Early Life and Career
- Born to a Haitian father and Japanese mother
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Moved to the United States at age 3
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Began playing tennis at age 5
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Coached by her father, Leonard Francois
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Turned pro in 2013
Tennis Career
- Won her first WTA title at the 2018 Indian Wells Masters
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First Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title (2018 US Open)
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Won three more Grand Slam singles titles:
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2019 Australian Open
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2020 US Open
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2021 Australian Open
- Achieved world No. 1 ranking in 2019
Achievements
- 7 WTA singles titles
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4 Grand Slam singles titles
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Olympic bronze medalist (2020 Tokyo Olympics)
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WTA Player of the Year (2018, 2020)
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ESPY Award for Best Female Tennis Player (2020)
All-Time Winning Records
- 263-133 win-loss record (67% winning percentage)
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21-11 record in Grand Slam finals
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43-14 record against top-10 opponents
Prize Money and Endorsements
- Career prize money: over $20 million
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Endorsement deals: Nike, Yonex, Tag Heuer, and others
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Estimated annual income: $10-15 million
Personal Life
- Resides in Beverly Hills, California
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Interests: anime, video games, and philanthropy
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Supports various charitable causes, including racial equality and mental health awareness
Rankings and Awards
- Current WTA ranking: No. 3 (as of 2023)
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Highest WTA ranking: No. 1 (2019)
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WTA Newcomer of the Year (2016)
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WTA Player of the Year (2018, 2020)
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