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Nick Kyrgios admits pressure ahead of the 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition against Aryna Sabalenka

Nick Kyrgios is confident about facing Aryna Sabalenka in next month's "Battle of the Sexes" tennis exhibition but he is feeling a little bit of pressure

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Venus Williams, Osaka to return to Auckland in 2026 Venus Williams will play in a 33rd consecutive WTA season as she joins Naomi Osaka and Iva Jovic in the 2026 ASB Classic lineup.

2 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Aryna Sabalenka to play Nick Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will play former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match in Dubai on Dec. 28

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

WTA roundup: Victoria Mboko wins all-Canadian match in Tokyo Victoria Mboko breezed past fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday in Tokyo.T...

OCTOBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to the WTA's Japan Open final with win over Cîrstea

The last remaining seeded player at the WTA’s Japan Open has reached Sunday’s final — Leylah Fernandez defeated 35-year-old Sorana Cîrstea 6-1, 2-6, 6-4

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Deadspin | WTA roundup: Jasmine Paolini rallies; Naomi Osaka withdraws Deadspin | WTA roundup: Jasmine Paolini rallies; Naomi Osaka withdraws

OCTOBER 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

WTA roundup: Jasmine Paolini rallies; Naomi Osaka withdraws No.2 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy rallied to reach the Ningbo Open semifinals with a marathon 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory Friday against sixth-se...

OCTOBER 17 • THESTATE.COM

Withdraws from Osaka quarterfinals Osaka (leg) withdrew from her quarterfinal match in Osaka against Jaqueline Cristian on Friday.

Impact After posting two wins to start this tournament, Osaka could not continue at the event due to a leg injury. The No. 1 seed was in good position to claim her first title since 2021.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Naomi Osaka Announces End of Her Season: How Did She Do in 2025? Naomi Osaka announced the end of her 2025 season after withdrawing from the Japan Open.

OCTOBER 17 • SI.COM

Naomi Osaka is out of the Japan Open quarterfinals with a left leg injury

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of her quarterfinal match at the Japan Open because of a left leg injury

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Tennis News Roundup: Serious security lapse at Six Kings Slam with Jannik Sinner draws worry; John Isner's Emma Raducanu comment leaves fans annoyed Naomi Osaka turned 28 and celebrated her birthday with a win over Susan Lamens in the second round of the Kinoshita Japan Open.

OCTOBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Osaka withdraws from Japan Open with left leg injury; Cristian advances to semifinals Ahead of her quarterfinal match against Jaqueline Cristian, top seed and home favorite Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Kinoshita Group Japan O...

OCTOBER 17 • WTATENNIS.COM

Osaka vs. Cristian Prediction at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open - Thursday, October 16 - Bleacher Nation On Thursday, Naomi Osaka (No. 16 in the world) faces Jaqueline Adina Cristian (No. 47) in the quarterfinals at the Kinoshita Group Japan Ope...

OCTOBER 15 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Claims three-set win in Osaka R2 Osaka won 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2 over Suzan Lamens in the second round of Osaka on Wednesday.

Impact Osaka got through a tough test from the No. 57-ranked Dutchwoman as she pulled off this three-set victory across two hours and 20 minutes to move into the quarterfinals. The No. 1 seed from Japan secured 64% of service points and 41% of return points in the contest. Osaka will play No. 47-ranked Jaqueline Cristian in the quarterfinals.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Naomi Osaka survives 3-setter, injury to advance at Japan Open Deadspin | Naomi Osaka survives 3-setter, injury to advance at Japan Open

OCTOBER 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Hot shots: One game, two magnificent rallies by Osaka and Lamens in Osaka Early in the third set of their Kinoshita Group Japan Open second round, Suzan Lamens raised the level by ending a 19-shot exchange with a t...

OCTOBER 15 • WTATENNIS.COM

Despite injury scare, Naomi Osaka dethrones defending champ Lamens in Osaka Naomi Osaka battled past defending champion Suzan Lamens in three sets to reach the Kinoshita Group Japan Open quarterfinals, but suffered a...

OCTOBER 15 • WTATENNIS.COM

WTA roundup: Osaka easily wins opener in Japan Top seed Naomi Osaka overwhelmed 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Osaka on Monday.Osaka needed j...

OCTOBER 13 • THESTATE.COM

Osaka vs. Lamens Prediction at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open - Tuesday, October 14 - Bleacher Nation In the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Round of 16 on Tuesday, we have a matchup featuring No. 57-ranked Suzan Lamens against No. 16 Naomi Osaka.

OCTOBER 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka Top seed Naomi Osaka overwhelmed 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Osaka on Monday.Osaka needed j...

OCTOBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka Deadspin | WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka

OCTOBER 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Into second round in Osaka Osaka won 6-0, 6-4 over Wakana Sonobe in the first round of Osaka on Monday.

Impact Coming off second round losses in both Beijing and Wuhan, Osaka got through a comfortable debut this week as she ousted the 17-year-old wildcard in straight sets after one hour and 17 minutes. The 27-year-old from Japan is the No. 1 seed this week, and she's looking for her first title since 2021. Osaka will play No. 57-ranked Suzan Lamens (1-0 H2H) in the second round.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Naomi Osaka opens Japan Open campaign with straight-sets win Four-time Grand Slam champion Noami Osaka opened her bid for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open title with a straight sets win over wildcard Wak...

OCTOBER 13 • WTATENNIS.COM

Noskova brings Beijing confidence to Wuhan to knock out Osaka Beijing finalist Linda Noskova is still going strong at the Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open, defeating Naomi Osaka in the second round to notch...

OCTOBER 8 • WTATENNIS.COM

Shocking defeat in Wuhan R2 Osaka lost to Linda Noskova in the round of 32 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 7-6, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Impact Osaka committed three double faults in the match, one more than her opponent. She won 59 points in total, eight fewer than Noskova. It was Osaka's 14th defeat in 46 matches in 2025.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE