Naomi Osaka blames herself for Madrid Open heartbreak, reveals motivation behind Saint-Malo win

Haitian Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka clinches first title in 4 years

By the Associated Press – Additional reporting and editing by The Haitian TimesSAINT-MALO, France (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open — and on her seemingly worst surface.Osaka beat Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 Sunday to win L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo — a WTA 125 tournament — and secure her first ever trophy on clay.It was also the Japanese player’s first WTA title since she…

Naomi Osaka's Clay Court Comeback: Building Momentum and Confidence | Sports-Games

Naomi Osaka's Clay Court Comeback: Building Momentum and Confidence Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is approaching this year's clay court season with new momentum and confidence. Her recent victory at the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo, where she defeated Kaja Juvan, marked her first clay-court title and first WTA win since becoming a mother in July.Osaka revealed that the decision to step down to a lower-level tournament in Saint-Malo …

Naomi Osaka blames herself for Madrid Open heartbreak, reveals motivation behind Saint-Malo win

Naomi Osaka has used her victory at last week's L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo to refocus her efforts on the clay-court season.

Tennis-Osaka inspired by Agassi’s comeback as she embraces clay court grind - Regional Media News

(Reuters) -Four times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said this year’s clay court swing feels different as she enters it with momentum, having picked up wins and confidence in the recent weeks. Osaka beat Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6-1 7-5 last week in the final of the L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo, a WTA 125 tournament, to win her first clay-court title at any level. It was also her first WTA title since becoming a mother in July 2023. “I wanted to rack u…

Naomi Osaka channels Andre Agassi in ‘Challengers’ trip to Saint-Malo

Osaka went to the WTA 125K and won her first title since becoming a mom.

"It's a lot of pressure on you" - Rennae Stubbs explores Naomi Osaka's mindset after the Japanese superstar won her first WTA 125 title

Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka once again found herself in the winners circle, as the Japanese superstar won the title at the WTA 125 event in Saint Malo, her first trophy in four years. The four-time Grand Slam champion has been struggling to regain her consistency on tour following the birth of her...