Judith Nelson+FollowOsaka’s Snub: Mboko’s Big Win Overshadowed?Wow, what a wild finish at the National Bank Open! Victoria Mboko just scored her first WTA 1000 title by taking down her idol, Queen Naomi Osaka. But instead of basking in the moment, the spotlight shifted to Osaka’s super brief post-match speech—she didn’t even mention Mboko! Osaka later apologized on Threads, saying she was in a daze. Mboko handled it like a pro, still calling Osaka her inspiration. Rivalry or just a misunderstanding? #Sports #Osaka #Mboko10Share
davidsonbrandon+FollowOsaka vs Svitolina: Ugly Aftermath OnlineAfter Queen Elina’s tough loss to Naomi Osaka at the Canadian Open, the tennis world is buzzing—but not just about Osaka’s dominant play. Svitolina bravely shared the vile death threats and accusations she received from angry bettors, highlighting a growing issue in the sport. Even Nick Kyrgios chimed in, calling the abuse “disgusting.” It’s a stark reminder that rivalries should stay on the court, not cross into personal attacks. What can be done to protect players from this toxic side of fandom? #Sports #Osaka #Svitolina101Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowOsaka’s Montreal Miracle: Comeback Queen!Wow, what a thriller in Montreal! Naomi Osaka, with her new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski (Swiatek’s ex-mentor), pulled off a wild comeback against Samsonova. Down two match points, Osaka channeled her Grand Slam grit, flipping the script in the tiebreak and cruising in the decider. This is her biggest win in nearly a year, and you could see the energy shift with Wiktorowski in her box. Could this new partnership be the spark Osaka needs for a big run? #Sports #Tennis #Osaka00Share
Kelly Jones+FollowOsaka’s Grass Game: Can She Break the Curse?Naomi Osaka, aka the Queen of Comebacks, is back at SW19 and looking to finally crack the Wimbledon code. After a tough Bad Homburg exit, she’s been spotted grinding on the practice courts, aiming to get past the third round for the first time. Rick Macci, Serena’s old coach, says her grass struggles are real, but her serve’s looking sharp. Can Osaka flip the script this year or will grass remain her kryptonite? #Osaka #Wimbledon #TennisTalk #Sports #Tennis00Share
Stephen Herrera+FollowSamsonova Out-Serves Osaka in Berlin ClashTough day for Naomi Osaka fans—Samurai Naomi fell in a tight three-setter to Samsonova in Berlin’s first round. Both players were locked in, each winning 107 points, but it was Samsonova’s 14 aces and clutch serving that edged out Osaka’s signature power. That’s now three straight three-set losses for Osaka. Is her grass game just rusty, or are we seeing a new rivalry brewing? #Osaka #Samsonova #BerlinOpen #Sports #Tennis10Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowOsaka, Raducanu, Lys: Berlin Wild Card BuzzBig news for grass-court fans! The Berlin Open just handed wild cards to Slam champs Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu, plus local favorite Eva Lys. Osaka’s looking to bounce back after last year’s early exit, while Raducanu’s making her Berlin debut. With nine of the Top 10 in the draw, could we see a Sabalenka vs. Coco Gauff showdown? And don’t forget defending champ Jessica Pegula’s epic comeback last year. Who’s your pick to shake up the draw? #WTA #BerlinOpen #Osaka #Sports #Tennis00Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowOsaka vs Badosa: Clay Court ShowdownAll eyes are on Naomi Osaka and Paula Badosa as they clash in the French Open first round. Badosa’s clay-court skills are well-known, but her recent injury struggles could open the door for Osaka, who’s shown real improvement on this surface. Can Osaka’s power and momentum overcome Badosa’s movement, or will the Spaniard’s experience win out? This one feels like it could go the distance! Who’s your pick for this marquee matchup? #FrenchOpen #Osaka #Badosa #Sports00Share