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Naomi Osaka is a Japanese-American professional tennis player best known for being the first Asian player to be ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). She has claimed multiple Grand Slam titles and is widely recognized for her powerful playing style and poise under pressure.
Naomi Osaka was born on October 16, 1997, in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, to a Haitian father, Leonard François, and a Japanese mother, Tamaki Osaka. She grew up alongside her older sister, Mari Osaka, who also pursued tennis professionally. The family relocated to the United States when Naomi was three years old, eventually settling in Long Island, New York, before moving to Florida to further Naomi’s tennis training.
Osaka completed her primary education at Elmont Alden Terrace Primary School and later enrolled in Broward Virtual Middle and High School. Dedicated to her tennis development, she trained at the Florida Tennis SBT Academy and later at ProWorld Tennis Academy, known for producing elite-level players.
Naomi Osaka began competing in ITF Circuit tournaments in 2012 and turned professional in 2013. She gained attention during the 2014 Bank of the West Classic, where she recorded her first significant win by defeating former US Open champion Samantha Stosur. In 2015, Osaka captured the Rising Stars Invitational title, defeating Caroline Garcia in the final.
Her Grand Slam debut came at the 2016 Australian Open, where she impressively reached the third round. She repeated this feat at the French Open the same year, notching wins over Jelena Ostapenko and Mirjana Lučić-Baroni before falling to Simona Halep.
In 2017, Osaka showed further promise, defeating Venus Williams at the Hong Kong Open in October before losing in the quarterfinals to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. She extended her presence on the pro circuit with appearances at major tournaments and steadily climbed the world rankings through her consistent performance.
Osaka's career reached a new height in 2018 and 2019. One of her most notable performances came at the 2019 US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium, where, as world No. 1, she delivered a commanding victory over rising star Coco Gauff with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-0. Showcasing both sportsmanship and empathy, Osaka comforted Gauff after the match, gaining widespread acclaim for her gracious demeanor.
Throughout her career, Osaka has become not just a formidable athlete but also a significant cultural figure, known for her advocacy and strong presence both on and off the court. Her net worth has been bolstered by major endorsement deals and prize money, making her one of the highest-paid female athletes of her generation.
Naomi Osaka began dating rapper YBN Cordae, now known simply as Cordae, in 2019. The couple confirmed their relationship later that year after appearing on each other's social media. Cordae has been known to support Osaka from the stands but maintains a discreet presence as she prepares for matches. He often emphasizes helping her maintain structure in her routine, such as encouraging early nights and rest before important tournaments.
The pair has been seen as a supportive and private couple, with both Osaka and Cordae occasionally highlighting their relationship in interviews and public appearances without placing it at the center of their public identities.
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