Naomi Osaka is getting ready to start her campaign at the Olympic Games after a long hiatus. Naomi Osaka didn’t play in any competitions since she withdrew from the French Open because of some mental health issues. Later, Naomi decided also not to compete in Wimbledon and focus exclusively on the Olympic Games.
Naomi Osaka and Sports Illustrated
Many brands are now focusing on Naomi Osaka since she is expected to be one of the most followed athletes at the upcoming Games. The Japanese sensation graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, where she looked absolutely gorgeous. She celebrated the event on Twitter, stressing that she is the first Haitian and Japanese woman to appear on the SI cover.
First Haitian and Japanese woman on the cover 🇭🇹🇯🇵❤️ pic.twitter.com/SLcKNSrSkH
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 19, 2021
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Naomi Osaka in 2021
Ranked no.2, the Japanese played her last match on the 30th of May when she defeated world no.74 Patricia Maria Tig 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1st round in French Open (draw).
This year the Japanese owns a 14-3 win-loss record. The Japanese clinched 1 title at the Australian Open.
