August 19, 2021 Naomi Osaka reflects on emotional press conference, losing sight of the real 'accomplishment' Fresh off a win at the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday, Naomi Osaka addressed her emotional press conference earlier this week that began with a question about her relationship with the media.
August 18, 2021 Naomi Osaka tested by Gauff, wins 3-setter in tour return Two days after a thoughtful exchange with a local sports columnist, Naomi Osaka delivered a more relevant statement on the court.
August 18, 2021 2-time champ Venus Williams receives wild card into US Open Two-time champion Venus Williams will be back at the U.S. Open after being given a wild card Wednesday into the Grand Slam tournament.
August 17, 2021 Naomi Osaka breaks down in tears, briefly exits press conference after question about media relationship Naomi Osaka broke down in tears during a press conference Monday and briefly walked away after a reporter asked her about her relationship with the media.
August 9, 2021 2012 champ Andy Murray in US Open draw; Wawrinka withdraws Andy Murray moved into the field for the U.S. Open on Monday when another past champion at Flushing Meadows, Stan Wawrinka, pulled out because he still is recovering from foot surgery.
August 6, 2021 Nadal bounced by 50th-ranked Harris in Washington The good news for Rafael Nadal was that his painful left foot felt much better Thursday at the Citi Open. The bad news? His debut appearance at the tournament ended after two rough outings.
August 5, 2021 With painful foot, Nadal tops Sock at Washington in return There were moments, to be sure, when Rafael Nadal played quite like someone competing for the first time in nearly two months and dealing with a left foot injury he acknowledged afterward was painful.
August 4, 2021 Ex-Olympic boss reportedly wanted Hideki Matsui to light flame, not Naomi Osaka Before resigning in disgrace, the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee pushed to have former Yankees player Hideki Matsui light the flame in Tokyo rather than tennis star Naomi Osaka because he wanted someone who was “pure Japanese,” according to a report.
August 4, 2021 Umpire holds back Jordan Thompson in wild tennis scene: 'Call the police' A blown call by a chair umpire sparked a heated verbal altercation between two tennis players in a first-round match at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.
August 3, 2021 Sean Hannity defends athletes battling mental health struggles Fox News host calls for critics of Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka to be a 'little more respectful'
