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Naomi Osaka’s ex coach confirms split up with American teenage sensation Alycia Parks as they don’t have the ‘same vision’ on court

Naomi Osaka’s ex-coach Sascha Bajin has announced his split with American star Alycia Parks after a month together. Parks partnered with Bajin ahead of the Sunshine Doubles after five consecutive losses, but that didn’t work as they split after the Miami Open.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 13

Osaka Not 'Surprised Or Frustrated' After Italian Open Defeat To Zheng

Naomi Osaka wasn't surprised by Qinwen Zheng's level at the 2024 Italian Open, but she was still disappointed that her good run ended. The former world no.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 12

Osaka Reacts To Hilariously Being Called 'Clayomi' After Unexpected Clay Success

Naomi Osaka is enjoying a strong Italian Open, and people on X have given her a new nickname: 'Clayomi.' The nickname is rather self-explanatory. It's a combination of clay, the surface she's playing on this week in Rome, and Naomi, her name.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

WTA Rome Day 7 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Qinwen Zheng

Day 7 at the WTA 1000 event in Rome will feature all eight last 16 matchups, with an absolutely star-studded lineup made of the current top players in the world and even former Grand Slam champions like Jelena Ostapenko and Angelique Kerber.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 11

Osaka Stuns Kasatkina At Italian Open For Her Career-Best Clay Win

Naomi Osaka is not stopping at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome as she added a pretty solid win over Daria Kasatkina in two sets. The Japanese player admitted that she wants to work hard to become a good player on clay.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 10

'She Smacked Me Real Bad, Embarrassing': Osaka On Her Upcoming Opponent In Rome

Naomi Osaka is excited about a chance to play Daria Kasatkina again after they practiced together in Madrid, which didn't go too well for her. Osaka didn't play that well in Madrid, which was a bit surprising because it's a court that should work really well for her.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 10

Osaka Reveals Timeline For 'Making Big Result' In Comeback Season

Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion, so her return to action this year was always going to heighten expectations. Osaka ended her 15-month hiatus when she rejoined the WTA Tour at the start of 2024.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 10

WTA Rome Day 5 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Daria Kasatkina

The WTA Rome Round of 32 matches get underway on Day 5 in Rome. Four-time Grand Slam champions Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek are among the players in action and their matches are predicted in this article.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 9

Osaka Admits She Watch Nadal's And Alcaraz's Videos To Find Clay Inspiration

Naomi Osaka is playing solid tennis at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, winning two matches so far, and her inspiration to try and do well on clay came from watching Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / May 9

Swiatek, Gauff and Osaka win in Rome

Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka all make it through comfortably to the last 32 of the Italian Open in Rome.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 9

Osaka Beats Kostyuk In Rome For First Career Top 20 Win On Clay

Naomi Osaka had never beaten a Top 20-ranked player on clay before, and she earned the win against Marta Kostyuk at the 2024 Italian Open. The Japanese player hasn't played much on clay throughout her career.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 9

'It'll Be Really Sweet When I Eventually Get What I Want': Osaka On Comeback Goal

Naomi Osaka is pleased with how her season is progressing so far, but she reiterates that there is a lot more to come after her opening-round win at the Italian Open.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 9

'I think she’s great for the sport,' Naomi Osaka remarks on Iga Swiatek’s dominance as WTA World No. 1

Two-time Australian Open singles champion Naomi Osaka has heaps of praise for Iga Swiatek, who has been a major reason for the rise of women’s tennis in recent times.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 8

'Ostapenko Won French Open': Osaka Confident Of Her 'Guns' On Clay

Naomi Osaka was never an outstanding clay-court player, but that doesn't mean that she can't succeed on the surface. The Japanese player has played only 12 matches in the only clay-court major in tennis, and she never made it past the third round, winning 7 of those 12 matches.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 8

Naomi Osaka knocks off Clara Burel in first round at Rome

Naomi Osaka made her return to Rome a winning one by sailing to a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Clara Burel in Wednesday's first-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

WTA Rome Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Marta Kostyuk

Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka is slowly but surely finding her game again, but the clay season might be a bit of an interruption. At WTA Rome she’s already defeated Clara Burel though and now has to take on Top 20 player Marta Kostyuk in the second round.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 8

Naomi Osaka Starts Italian Open Campaign With Her First Win In Rome Since 2019

Naomi Osaka started her 2024 Italian Open with a good win over Clara Burel, her first win at the event in five years, as the last one came in 2019. There is a reason why Osaka hasn't won in Rome since 2019, and it's mostly because she hasn't played on clay much in the past.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 7

'She's Going To Win More Grand Slams': Osaka's Coach Optimistic About Future

Wim Fisette remains confident that Naomi Osaka can still win Grand Slams in the near future despite a challenging start to the new season. Osaka rejoined the WTA tour at the start of 2024 after being away for nearly 15 months.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

WTA Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Clara Burel

It promises to be an exciting second day the WTA Rome Open and, as always, we at LWOT predict every the match on the slate on day two at the Foro Italico, including Donna Vekic vs Lesia Tsurenko.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / April 25

Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from French Open due to mental health issues, is now ’embracing’ playing on clay after solid win in Madrid

Japanese pro Naomi Osaka is back to winning ways at the clay courts. This was only her second match on clay after two years. Playing at the Mutua Madrid Open, Osaka was up against Greet Minnen in the first-round match.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 24