Naomi Osaka
Tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Born
October 16th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Born in Japan, a professional tennis player gained prominence in women's tennis. Achieved major success by winning several Grand Slam singles titles, with victories at the US Open in 2018 and 2020, and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021. Osaka emerged as a significant figure in the sport, recognized for both her athletic skills and her advocacy for social justice issues. The combination of power and precision on the court established a strong presence in the Women's Tennis Association rankings. Her ranking reached a career-high of world No. 1.
Won the US Open in 2018 and 2020
Claimed the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021
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