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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 23, 2022 Japan’s Naomi Osaka reacts during her first round match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 23, 2022 Japan’s Naomi Osaka reacts during her first round match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
Over the years, Naomi Osaka has overcome all odds to carve a niche for herself in tennis. At 20, she won her first Grand Slam title. It was at the US Open in 2018, where she defeated American legend, Serena Williams in the summit clash to etch her name in the glory books.
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Subsequently, she has gone on to add three more major titles to take her tally to four Grand Slam titles. Further, riding on her Australian Open victory in 2019, Osaka attained the Number 1 ranking in women’s singles. However, the 24-year-old has endured a mixed 2022 season. She had early losses at the Australian Open and the French Open. Her best result this year has been a runners-up finish in Miami. Recently, she announced a new partnership with a renowned brand.
Naomi Osaka ecstatic after joining Victoria’s Secret
The four-time Grand Slam champion took to Instagram to announce her new partnership with Victoria’s Secret. She said, “So honored to be part of the family @victoriassecret I am proud to work alongside this brand that is continuing to transform to being a brand that advocates for all women, tells our authentic stories and is making positive changes.”
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 30: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates against Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic during their Women’s Singles first round match on Day One of the 2021 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Recently, Osaka has been troubled by an Achilles injury that has resulted in her missing the Wimbledon Championships 2022. Moreover, it is the same injury that forced her to withdraw from the Italian Open earlier this year.
Osaka crowned Sportswoman of the Year
Earlier this week, the Japanese tennis star won the Sportswoman of the Year award at the BET Awards 2022 in Los Angeles. The former World Number 1 overcame the challenge of Brittney Griner, Candace Parker, Serena Williams, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Simone Biles to win this award.
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Despite the Wimbledon setback, Osaka would be eager to make a strong comeback in the hard-court season later this year.
