Naomi Osaka, born October 16, 1997, is an ace tennis player. The athlete plays for Japan and is a former world #1 and four-time Grand Slam champion. Naomi arrived on the international stage at the 2018 US Open, where she defeated her idol, Serena Williams, in a contentious straight sets win. She followed up her victory by winning the 2019 Australian Open. She has also won the 2020 US Open and 2021 Australian Open and is competing in the 2025 US Open.
Along with her work on the court, Naomi has become an outspoken activist, using her platform to highlight social injustices and mental health. She has also become a fashion icon and used her influence to make a major cultural impact, highlighting tennis and her talent as a result.
Naomi and her ex-boyfriend, American rapper Cordae, started dating in 2019, and they share a daughter together. They broke up in early 2025, the tennis star confirmed.
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