Dethroned Osaka to tumble below 80th after early Melbourne exit
Former world number one Naomi Osaka is set to plummet below 80th in the rankings after her Australian Open title defence met a shuddering halt in only the third round.
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Naomi Osaka set to plummet to 84th in the rankings following Australian Open loss to Amanda Anisimova
Naomi Osaka is maintaining a brave face after blowing two match points in a gut-wrenching Australian Open defeat that will send the former world number one spiralling down the rankings.
Naomi Osaka on things coming full circle, Rafael Nadal having a blast - Australian Open diary
Osaka’s poignant exit interview It was great to hear Naomi Osaka sound so positive following her narrow defeat to Amanda Anisimova on Friday, which saw the Japanese star’s Australian Open title defence come to an end in the third round. Ad/> Osaka held two match points against her American opponent, but ultimately fell in a deciding set tiebreak. /> Australian OpenAustralian Open Top 5 shots of Day 5 — featuring some sensational rallies5 HOURS AGO The former world No.1 has spoken openly about her mental health struggles last season and started 2022 with a fresh perspective, looking to enjoy her time on tour and putting less emphasis on wins and losses, focusing instead on the process and journey.
Caroline Green and Michael Parsons top the podium at Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
American duo Caroline Green and Michael Parsons danced their way to the top of the podium at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. The USA pairing had led the way after the rhythm dance on the opening day of the competition and converted that advantage into a victory with their free dance showing. Ad/> They finished with a total of 200.59 to get the better of runners-up Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan, who were also second after the rhythm dance.
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John McEnroe questions Naomi Osaka’s decision to open up on her mental health struggles
John McEnroe has questioned Naomi Osaka’s decision to speak so candidly about her mental health struggles following Friday’s surprise defeat at the Australian Open.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka proud despite Amanda Anisimova defeat
Naomi Osaka says she feels «proud» of her approach and performance as she put the defeat which ended her Australian Open title defence into perspective.
'I'm not God! Can't win every match' - Osaka proud despite early exit
MELBOURNE : Naomi Osaka was at peace with herself after yet another failed attempt at defending a Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and the former world number one was especially proud of the way she has managed to mould her mindset to deal with tough losses.