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Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for the first time in 6 years, and Coco Gauff moves on, too
Naomi Osaka, returning to Wimbledon after a hiatus, secured a 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 victory over Diane Parry, marking a significant comeback to the Grand Slam scene. Despite past struggles on grass, Osaka expressed excitement at being back, reminiscing about watching Wimbledon while in the hospital after giving birth.
Identify yourself with the startup before investing, says Virat Kohli
Indian sports stars are increasingly investing in mid-sized and emerging startups, according to reports citing former captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli. The endorsements have proven beneficial for brands and provided startups with a platform, especially during funding slowdowns driven by traditional sources such as venture capital.
Serena Williams prepares to retire as US Open ends Slam year
The ways in which Williams - and, to be sure, her older sister, 42-year-old Venus, the owner of seven Slam singles titles herself and Serena's partner for 14 major doubles trophies - changed the game are varied and numerous, and extend beyond the way their speedy serves and booming groundstrokes prompted, or even forced, other players to try to either match that style or figure out how to try to counter it.
Naomi Osaka is missing from Wimbledon. Find out why
The famed tennis player, Naomi Osaka, has given this year's Wimbledon a miss. Find out why she decided to pass on the opportunity to participate in this year's tournament.
Recent updates from the Fourth round of the French Open.
The French Open went in Full Swing as the players moved towards the fourth round after giving a fantastic performance. Coco, the young 18 year old player, defeated Kaia Kanepi
Naomi Osaka is a hero for tennis players after mental health discussion resonates at French Open
Mental health discussion at French Open is a far-less-taboo topic than it once was.
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Why does playing tennis make so many pros miserable?
Bjorn Borg of Sweden, a superstar of the 1970s and winner of 11 Grand Slam titles, lost his fourth U.S. Open final in 1981. He walked off the court, drove away in his car, and never played another Grand Slam tournament again. He was 25.
Naomi Osaka weighs another break from tennis after US Open loss
This was the first Slam tournament for the 23-year-old Osaka since she pulled out of the French Open before the second round to take a mental health break after having announced she would not participate in news conferences in Paris.
View: Our athletes deserve more sensitivity and support from sports enthusiasts
While there is every reason to be constructively critical of our athletes, there is also reason to be sensitive. We need to deep dive to understand the reasons for the failure, and not simply castigate them, never mind turn abusive.
Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics
Japan's Osaka quit the French Open last month following her first-round victory after organisers fined her $15,000 and threatened her with expulsion from the tournament when she refused to attend mandatory post-match press conferences.
'I've been in that position too.' Serena Williams says she can identify with Naomi Osaka's anxiety
The tennis player said that dealing with media scrutiny made her stronger.
French Open chief 'sorry and sad' over Osaka withdrawal
The 23-year-old Japanese star was fined $15,000 on Sunday and threatened with disqualification after she refused to carry out a mandatory news conference following her first round win.
It's incredibly brave: Williams sisters, Billie Jean King along with fellow athletes rally around Osaka after French Open withdrawal
The 23-yr-old pulled out from the tournament in a row about post-match media duties, saying she had been battling depression and anxiety.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open
Osaka was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organisers for failing to attend a news conference following her first-round win.
Players cry foul over French Open move
Canadian world number 93 Vasek Pospisil, who sits on the ATP Players Council, slammed the decision as "selfish" and "arrogant" and added that it showed the players had no say in the running of the sport.
Do women tennis players get punished more? Think again
Last week, Serena Williams had a meltdown during the US Open women's final against Japan's Naomi Osaka.
Naomi Osaka's US Open win gives disaster-hit Japan some rare good news
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated Osaka on Twitter after she won 6-2, 6-4 against tennis legend Serena Williams in New York.
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day four at the Australian Open
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HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day four at the Australian Open
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HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day two at the Australian Open
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HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day two at the Australian Open
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HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day five at the U.S. Open
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