Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has announced her departure from Evolve, the sports agency she co-founded in 2022. She revealed the split starting in the new year without disclosing her next affiliation. In 2025, she secured her first title as a mother and ended the year ranked No. 16 in the world.
Naomi Osaka parted from IMG in 2022 to establish Evolve alongside her longtime agent Stuart Duguid. The agency swiftly gained prominence by signing high-profile clients such as Nick Kyrgios and women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Kyrgios and Sabalenka are scheduled to compete in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match later this month, which some critics argue could harm the reputation of women's tennis.
On Friday, Osaka shared the news via Instagram. "Hi everyone, writing this to say starting in the new year I'll be parting ways with Evolve," she posted. "It's been a great run and I'm so grateful for all the memories shared." The 28-year-old maintained an optimistic outlook on her exit, adding suspense to her future: "When I make my decision on where I'll go next, you'll hear it from me. Thank you for supporting me always and I'm so excited for the year ahead!"
Osaka returned to professional tennis in 2024 following a maternity break. She hit her stride in 2025, clinching her first title as a mother in May. She advanced to the final at the Canadian Open and reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open—a tournament she won in 2018 and 2020—concluding the year at No. 16 in the world rankings.
