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 defeated by Amanda Anisimova at Australian Open, Ash Barty through to fourth round
Ash Barty has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, but defending champion Naomi Osaka has been knocked out of the tournament by unseeded American Amanda Anisimova.
Wildcard Maddison Inglis goes down in three sets to Kaia Kanepi at Australian Open
Maddison Inglis's inspired run at the Australian Open has come to an end, with the local wildcard going down in three sets to Estonia's Kaia Kanepi.
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.
Barty takes centre stage as Osaka makes her exit
MELBOURNE: World number one Ash Barty firmed as favourite for the Australian Open title when she breezed past Camila Giorgi in the third round on Friday (Jan 21) just as reigning champion Naomi Osaka was being dethroned by Amanda Anisimova.
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.
'I'm not sure we will ever see Naomi Osaka win Grand Slams again' - Mats Wilander after Australian Open 2022 loss
John McEnroe and Mats Wilander have both said that it is going to be a long road back to the top for Naomi Osaka after she lost to Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open. The four-time Grand Slam winner told reporters after the match that she is «not God» and can’t be expected to win every match.