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Naomi Osaka’s Schedule for the 2021 Season

Published 01/07/2021, 6:40 AM EST

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In 2020, the Japanese star Naomi Osaka rose to a premier level in tennis once again. She won her 3 Grand Slam title at the US Open at the mere age of 23.

However, due to playing fewer tournaments last year, the former World No. 1 failed to regain the top rank. So as World No. 3, her first priority will be to become the best player of 2021.

Interestingly, the Japanese player has clinched one major title every single year from 2018. Therefore, it is something that Naomi would like to continue in the coming year as well.

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Considering her current form, the reigning US Open champion will be one of the favorites in every tournament this year. But before she starts her 2021, take a look at the tournaments she is likely to play this year.

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Schedule for Naomi Osaka in 2021

The list is only provisional and can change according to different circumstances.

DateTournamentLocationDraw SizeClassificationSurface
8 Feb – 15 FebAustralian OpenMelbourne, Australia128Grand SlamHard
8 MarDubai Tennis ChampionshipsDubai, United Arab Emirates64WTA 1000Hard
22 Mar – 29 MarMiami OpenMiami Gardens, United States128WTA 1000Hard
19 AprStuttgart OpenStuttgart, Germany32WTA 500Clay
26 Apr – 3 MayMadrid OpenMadrid, Spain64WTA 1000Clay
10 MayItalian OpenRome, Italy64WTA 1000Clay
24 May – 31 MayFrench OpenParis, France128Grand SlamClay
14 JunBirmingham ClassicBirmingham, Great Britain32WTA 250Grass
28 Jun – 5 JulyThe Championships, WimbledonLondon, Great Britain128Grand SlamGrass
26 JulTokyo OlympicsTokyo, Japan64Olympic GamesHard
9 AugCanadian OpenToronto, Canada56WTA 1000Hard
16 AugCincinnati OpenCincinnati, United States64WTA 1000Hard
30 Aug – 6 SeptUS OpenNew York City, United States128Grand SlamHard
20 SeptPan Pacific OpenTokyo, Japan32WTA 500Hard
4 OctChina OpenBeijing, China64WTA 1000Hard
1 NovWTA FinalsShenzhen, China8Tournament with round-robin matchesHard
Tba*Indian Wells MastersTucson, California128Masters 1000Hard

*Note: Indian Wells Masters has been postponed until further notice due to the coronavirus spread in the USA.

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The 2019 Australian Open winner will start her campaign at the first slam of the year. Given her time off from tennis after the 2020 US Open, it would be difficult to find the rhythm from the start. But since she played only five tournaments last year, Naomi will be mentally ready to go big this year.

Naomi Osaka’s known targets in 2021

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Apart from defending her New York title, she is the defending finalist of the Cincinnati Open. However, her prime target would be getting back the Australian Open, which she lost in the Round of 32 last year.

Additionally, the highest-ranked Japanese will also try to collect more titles in the season. Currently, she has six WTA titles to her name.

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In finality, Naomi Osaka is the player fans wouldn’t want to miss in 2021. Hopefully, she will present the peak level of her career this year.

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