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Naomi Osaka, Diego Schwartzman Earn 2019 U.S. Open Sportsmanship Awards
Thursday, September 5, 2019
FLUSHING, N.Y., September 5, 2019 – World No. 1 and 2018 US Open champion Naomi Osaka and 2019 US Open quarterfinalist Diego Schwartzman were awarded the women’s and men’s 2019 US Open Sportsmanship Award, respectively, on Thursday. The award is presented to the professional tennis players who best demonstrate excellence in sportsmanship throughout the US Open Series and the US Open.

Eligibility requirements for winners include participating in at least two Series tournaments, as well as the 2019 US Open. Each US Open Sportsmanship Award winner receives a trophy and a $5,000 donation to the charity of his or her choice.
The USTA started a Sportsmanship Committee in 2011. Its charge is to “educate and inspire youngsters and their parents to develop and exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship and an attitude of fair play and mutual respect on and off the tennis court. Underlying the charge is the ethical imperative that fairness is more important than winning.”
The USTA Sportsmanship Award Selection Committee is comprised of USTA representatives, former players and journalists, including Co-Chairs Todd Martin and Lars Rosene, Jon Vegosen, Mary Carillo, Mary Joe Fernandez, Chanda Rubin, Joel Drucker, Steve Flink and Matt Cronin.
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Posted by Shelia at 10:49 PM Labels: 2019 U. S. Open, Diego Schwartzman, Naomi Osaka, Sportsmanship Award, USTA, World No. 1 Email this post
On Day 6 Of 2019 U.S. Open, World No. 1 Naomi Osaka Displays Exquisite Support For Young Phenom Opponent Coco Gauff
Sunday, September 1, 2019
After defeating 15-year-old American Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka not only hugged and comforted her at the net, but shortly thereafter walked over to not only reach out and console the tearful teen, but convinced her to jointly participate in the post-match on court interview.
Mary Jo Fernandez began the interview stating, "Coco, this crowd absolutely loves you. Tell us what Naomi told you at the net." Gauff replied, "She told me that I did amazing and good luck. And then she asked if I could do the on court interview with her, and I said no, because I knew I was gonna cry the whole time, but she encouraged me to do it."

"Once again, thank you Naomi, I don't want people to think that I'm trying to take this moment away from her, because she really deserves it, so thank you."
As Gauff turned and began to walk way, Osaka walked over to give her yet another big sister type of hug. If you managed not to grab your heart or shed a tear in this moment, you're strong!
Fernandez then addressed Osaka, "You're a class act. You're used to being the young one, what's it like now being the veteran and mentoring someone, like Coco."

I remember I used to see you guys, I don't want to cry ... I remember... I used to see you guys... sorry."
Osaka then began crying as she was speaking to Gauff's parents. The emotion of this night was unbelieveably palpable.
"I remember I used to see you guys training in the same place as us, and for me, like the fact that both of us made it, and we're both still working as hard as we can, I think it's incredible and I think you guys are amazing, I think Coco you're amazing.
Osaka also said, "I think the energy was crazy, even though it wasn't for me.
Osaka's mother Tamaki, and both of Gauff's parents looked on with so much love, support and adoration on their faces for both of these young ladies. This is definitely a moment that neither the players, their parents or a single person in the crowd will ever forget.
Nor will I.
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Posted by Shelia at 1:37 AM Labels: 2019 U.S. Open, Coco Gauff, Day 6, Mary Jo Fernandez, Naomi Osaka, World No. 1 Email this post
Naomi Osaka Joins The Ranks Of "Sheroe" Barbie Role Model Dolls, "Feels Surreal Because I Played With Barbies"
Thursday, March 7, 2019
World No. 1 Naomi Osaka joins the group of powerful and inspiring women who are already part of Barbie’s “Sheroes” initiative.
“Growing up, I’ve had a lot of role models and I think that’s really important because that’s sort of like a goal that you set,” Osaka explains. “I think having a really good female role model is really good for kids. I feel like it’s a really big responsibility, but in a way, I’m also really honored, and I won’t take it for granted.”
“In athletics they have this statistic that girls drop out of sports quicker than boys, and for me I feel sad hearing that because of course I’m a professional athlete,” Osaka says. “I hope that girls feel inspired, and I hope they somehow see a lot of possibilities when they look at all the dolls.”
In conjunction with the release of Osaka’s doll, Barbie — which is celebrating its 60th anniversary — plans to donate $1 from any doll sold, up to 250,000, to the Dream Gap Project, an initiative that raises awareness about the limiting factors girls face when trying to accomplish their dreams. And when it comes to those dreams, Osaka wants young girls to know they should never give up, and never let society make them wonder “what if.”
“You wake up every day and you have a dream and you can only try to accomplish that dream,” she says. “For me, I just feel like I like to live without regrets and that’s always been my motto.”
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Posted by Shelia at 2:40 PM Labels: Barbie, Barbie Doll, Barbie Sheroe Initiative, Dream Gap Project, Naomi Osaka, World No. 1 Email this post
UPDATE: Black Tennis Pros Of 2019 BNP Paribas Open
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Posted by Shelia at 10:30 PM Labels: American, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Frances Tiafoe, Gael Monfils, Japan, Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka, Sachia Vickery, Serena Williams, Sloane Stephens, Taylor Townsend, USA, Venus Williams, World No. 1 Email this post
2019 DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Naomi Osaka Sees No Cause For Concern After Second Round Loss
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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World No. 1 Naomi Osaka at 2019 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships |
The Australian and US Open champion, 21, was beaten 6-3 6-3 by France's Kristina Mladenovic in the Dubai Tennis Championships second round.
It was her first match since since splitting with Sascha Bajin last week.
Asked if she could block out reaction to the news she said, "I couldn't. This match is the result of that."
"I'm pretty sure as time goes on you guys will stop talking about it. For now, it's like the biggest tennis news, I guess.
"It's a little bit hard because I feel like people are staring at me, and not like in a good way."
"For sure there's no one that really thinks losing is fun," Osaka said during the Japanese portion of her press conference. "But for me, I've always been taught that when you lose, you learn more than when you win. I try to take that as really important advice because I think it is true."
Osaka, who had a bye in the first round, lost in 66 minutes in round two against a player who had not won a match this year before this tournament.
Despite the loss, Osaka will head to Indian Wells with the No.1 ranking intact as she prepares for another career milestone: defending a title for the first time in her career.
"I'm not really sure [how I'll feel] because I've never been a defending champion," Osaka said. "Hopefully I remember all the good times that I've had there, somehow start feeling better about myself.
"But I can't really say until I get there."
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Posted by Shelia at 11:11 PM Labels: 2019 Duty Free Tennis Championships, Haiti, Japan, Japanese-Haitian, Kristina Mladenovic, Naomi Osaka, Round 2, World No. 1 Email this post
THAT WAS FAST!!! World No. 1 Naomi Osaka Announces, Via Twitter, Her Split With Coach Sascha Bajin
Monday, February 11, 2019
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World No. 1 Naomi Osaka consulting with now former coach Sascha Bajin. |
Major decision making can be necessary as we move forward in life. It appears that World No. 1 Naomi Osaka has done just that. Osaka's announcement today via Twitter, "Hey everyone, I will no longer be working together with Sascha. I thank him for his work and wish him all the best in the future", has sent a slight rumble through the world of tennis.Thank you Naomi 🙏🏽 I wish you nothing but the best as well. What a ride that was. Thank you for letting me be part of this.— sascha Bajin (@BigSascha) February 11, 2019
Osaka and Coach Bajin have collaborated victoriously in the last two grand slams with Osaka earning the World No. 1 spot after the Australian Open. The two have been working together since October 2017 and created a swift, yet incredible journey.
Bajin responded cordially, “Thank you Naomi. I wish you nothing but the best as well. What a ride that was. Thank you for letting me be part of this”.
Now what? Who? We shall see...
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Posted by Shelia at 8:01 PM Labels: Australian Open, Naomi Osaka, Sascha Bajin, U.S. Open, World No. 1 Email this post
INSTAGRAM: Nissan Japan Posts New Tech-Driven Commercial And Behind-The-Scenes Moments With World No. 1 Naomi Osaka
Friday, February 8, 2019
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Posted by Shelia at 6:20 PM Labels: Instagram, Naomi Osaka, Nissan Japan, World No. 1 Email this post
2015 AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Serena Williams Wins Sixth Australian Open Title Beating Maria Sharapova For The Umpteenth Time
Saturday, January 31, 2015
World No. 1 Serena Williams, USA, during the trophy presentation of her sixth Australian Open title.
Wow, wow, and just wow. World No. 1 Serena Williams has nothing left to prove, yet she continues to prove over and over again that she is indeed the undisputed queen of the courts.

Serena is self possessed at this time of her career in a way that she has not been in earlier years. She is a truly incredible athlete to watch as she continues to mature in the sport that she has virtually owned for such a long time now.

The legendary tennis star is incredible to watch as she simply will not bow down to age, new talent, or even illness. The lady is simply poetry in motion.
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