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Sabalenka defeats Osaka 6-2, 6-4 to reach Indian Wells quarterfinals amid grunting and agency banter
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat 16th seed Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open, advancing to the quarterfinals in their second career meeting. The straight-sets win featured dominant play by Sabalenka and post-match discussions on grunting and recent agency switches.
Naomi Osaka reacted with surprise to her fourth-round matchup against Iga Swiatek at the 2026 Italian Open, calling the draw a bit cruel. The Japanese player, who advanced by defeating Diana Shnaider, will meet the Pole for the fourth time in their rivalry.
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Naomi Osaka has voiced her reluctance to use artificial intelligence tools in tennis due to environmental concerns. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova publicly praised the four-time Grand Slam champion for her comments. The exchange comes as Osaka competes at the Italian Open in Rome.
Naomi Osaka has expressed her determination to play without regrets as she seeks a third Australian Open title. Ranked 16th in the world, she will face Croatia's Antonia Ruzic in the opening round. Drawing on her past victories, she aims to adopt a more aggressive style on court.
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka kicked off her 2026 season with a win for Japan in the United Cup. Britain's Emma Raducanu withdrew from their singles match due to a fitness issue, allowing Osaka to defeat substitute Katie Swan in straight sets. Despite Osaka's victory, Great Britain clinched the tie 2-1 with a decisive mixed doubles win.