Tennis at Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka was playing in full swing until she was defeated by Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of Women's Singles at the Tokyo Olympics. Having been disheartened by the match, she has been a little upset. But is a champ and we are sure will gain back her position in the games. Here is everything you should know about Naomi Osaka.
Background
Naomi Osaka was born in Chuo-ku, Osaka in Japan to Tamaki Osaka and Leonard Francois on October 16, 1997. When she was three years old, her family moved from Japan to Valley Stream, New York on the Long Island to live with her grandparents.
Achievements
She has been ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association. Now, after Tokyo Olympics, she is No. 2. She is also the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles Tennis. She is also a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, champion at the US Open and the Australian Open. She is also the first woman to win successive Grand Slam singles titles since Serena Williams in 2015.
Training
Naomi Osaka was first coached by her father from the age of three. Following which she coached under various renowned coaches like Patrick Tauma, David Taylor, Sascha Bajin, Jermaine Jenkins, and Wim Fissette. Under the guidance of these coaches, she won various championships and tournaments.
Endorsement
Osaka is not just a tennis player but also a celebrity and entrepreneur as she is the first choice for most major brands. Brands like Nike, Adidas, Yonex, Nissan, etc have been sponsors to Osaka's apparel, rackets, and more.
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