Naomi Osaka is one of the greatest female tennis ballplayers of all time.
She is also the current champion at the US Open.
So, who is Naomi Osaka?
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Her parents Haitian and Japanese; Naomi Osaka father, Leonard Francois, hails from Jacmel, Haiti.
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Their father started coaching them into tennis while they were still young.
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Although he knew close to nothing about the sport, Leonard drew inspiration from the Williams sisters.
He watched videos of their father Richard Williams to train his daughters.
The family later moved to Florida for training opportunities.
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The following year, she played her first WTA qualifying at Quebec City and Tokyo.
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In her career, she has won three Grand Slams Tournament finals in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
She has also had six Grand Slams singles titles and has reached the finals nine times.
Her current coach is Wim Fissette.
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Physical measurements
Naomi Osaka height:1.80m
Weight:75kg
What is Naomi Osaka net worth?
Drawing a lot of her money from tennis, Naomi Osaka net worth is currently at $25 million.
Other sources of income include her endorsements.
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According to Forbes, she is currently the highest-paid female athlete in the world.
Frequently asked questions
The three-time Grand champion has gained a lot of fans throughout her career.
Her success has left many in awe.
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Here are the top most asked questions about her.
Why does Naomi Osaka represent Japan?
Although she was raised in the US, her parents decided that their daughters would representJapan.
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Is Naomi Osaka a US citizen?
In 2020, the star relinquished herUS citizenshipto play for Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
She held dual citizenship for both US and Japan.
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Japanese laws require one to pick one nationality at the age of 22 for those holding dual citizenship.
Who is the highest-paid female athlete?
Naomi is currently the highest-paid female athlete of all time, and she replaced Serena Williams.
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Naomi Osaka is an inspiration to all the female athletes in the world.
She is one of the few people who have faced their heroes and even become better than them.
We wish her all the best in her endeavours.
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