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
