Naomi Osaka’s Nike collection that dropped on May 16 is a reprieve from dull single-purpose activewear. Naomi Osaka is our current cover star, so we were ecstatic to learn about this new collection. Informed by Osaka’s own sense of style and design, this Nike collection features corset hoodies, cropped tees, a utility vest, and a […]
At the Indian Wells Open earlier this year, Naomi Osaka’s return to tennis was continuing wonderfully. She seemed at ease when she appeared at a pretournament press conference in early March, where she told reporters that she was feeling “really grateful.” Then, she swiftly defeated Sloane Stephens in the first round. It was a glimmer […]
This story originally appeared on Glamour. We call the Serena Williams the GOAT for a reason: It takes greatness to recognize when it’s time to put yourself and your health first. The tennis player announced on Instagram on Wednesday, August 25, that she decided to withdraw from the U.S. Open to give herself the space […]
On the subway early this summer, I noticed a 20-something in a cropped top, scuffed-up black Converses, and pristine white tennis skirt. I’m not one to gawk, but I kept sneaking glances: I grew up watching tennis thanks to my dad and was struck by how cool the fussy white tennis skirt suddenly looked off […]
I should start with the caveat that I’m not a tennis pro, exactly. I’ve been playing tennis since my beloved grandma taught me how to play as a kid. My tennis career peaked with a few showings at national-level tournaments and a full athletic scholarship to a Division I university more than two decades ago. […]
Serena Williams—yes, the Serena Williams who revolutionized tennis, won more Grand Slam titles than any other player in the Open Era, and earned four Olympic gold medals over the course of her career—made her professional debut when she was 14. While that seems young, many girls are already on their way out of sports by […]
Star U.S. tennis player Cori “Coco” Gauff tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to skip the Games this year. Gauff, 17, made the announcement on social media this past weekend. “I am so disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for COVID and won’t be able to play in the Olympic […]
Naomi Osaka believes people in every line of work should be able to take a mental health day when they need to, no questions asked—and that includes professional athletes. The tennis star wrote a poignant essay for Time magazine, titled “It’s O.K. Not to Be O.K.,” in which she makes the case for reform in […]
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Last week, tennis star Naomi Osaka said she would skip press interviews at the French Open, which garnered her a $15,000 fine from the tournament’s authorities. Now, Osaka has officially withdrawn from the tournament to focus on her mental health. “I think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players, and my own […]
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka announced that she won’t take part in press interviews while at the French Open this year—even though she will likely be fined. And it’s a decision that’s fueled partly by a need to protect her mental health, Osaka explained in social media posts. “I’m writing this to say I’m not going […]
LONDON, Feb 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Trans sportswomen hit back at Martina Navratilova, after the tennis champion said “its insane and it’s cheating” for transgender women to be allowed to compete in women’s sport. “A man can decide to be female, take hormones if required by whatever sporting organization is concerned, win everything in […]
If you talk to someone about this year’s Wimbledon tournament, it's likely the first name mentioned will be Serena Williams. The 36-year-old American tennis champ made it to the final round of the women’s singles portion of the tournament this past weekend, just 10 months after giving birth to her daughter and undergoing surgery to […]