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Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Naomi Osaka returns to the Olympics and Roland Garros at 2024 Paris Games

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka of Japan waves to the crowd after she lost her match against Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Osaka’s first tournament as a mom ends in a loss to 3-time winner Pliskova in Brisbane

By John Pye - Associated Press

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, celebrates after defeating Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, in the men's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, in this Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, file photo. Djokovic's pursuit of tennis history -- the first calendar-year Grand Slam by a man in more than a half-century and a men's-record 21st major title -- means all eyes will be on him when he is on the court at the U.S. Open. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Djokovic, Osaka demand much of the attention at U.S. Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this July 27, 2021, file photo, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reaches for a shot by Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, during the third round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Naomi Osaka says she’ll donate Cincinnati prize money to Haiti

By Jeff Wallner - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts after losing a point to Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, during the third round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

‘A bit much’: Naomi Osaka cites pressure in Olympic loss

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Romania's Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after fine

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts during her match against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic during their match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Naomi Osaka conflicted over holding the Tokyo Olympics

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Japan's Naomi Osaka poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in the locker room in the early hours of Sunday Feb. 21, 2021 after defeating United States Jennifer Brady in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.(Fiona Hamilton/Tennis Australia via AP)

Analysis: Already a star, on court and off, Osaka eyes more

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating United States' Jennifer Brady during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021..(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

4 for 4: Naomi Osaka wins Australian Open, stays perfect in Grand Slam finals

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Japan's Naomi Osaka smiles during a press conference following her semifinal win over United States' Serena Williams at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.(Rob Prezioso/Tennis Australia via AP)

The Latest: Krejcikova, Ram win 2nd Australian mixed title

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United States' Serena Williams reacts during her semifinal against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Serena stopped: Osaka beats Williams in Australian Open SF

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United States' Serena Williams makes a forehand return to Germany's Laura Siegemund during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

The Latest: Kyrgios saves match points in win over Humbert

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Japan's Naomi Osaka is interviewed after defeating Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu at a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Injuries everywhere; Russia, Italy to meet in ATP Cup final

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Osaka has been selected by The Associated Press as the Female Athlete of the Year.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, June 9, 2019, file photo, Austria's Dominic Thiem, near side, plays a shot against Spain's Rafael Nadal during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament on the center court at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

FRENCH OPEN 2020: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the women's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, in New York. Osaka's victory in the U.S. Open helped raised the issue of racial injustice in the United States. Before each of her matches, she wore a mask with the names of seven Black Americans who died as victims of violence. The daughter of a Japanese mother and Haitian father, she has become a leader of the Black Lives Matter movement. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Naomi Osaka is poised to lead tennis on, off court

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2020, file photo, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, wears a protective mask due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, featuring the name &quot;George Floyd&quot;, while arriving on court to face Shelby Rogers, of the United States, during the quarterfinal round of the US Open tennis championships, in New York. Osaka's victory in the U.S. Open helped raised the issue of racial injustice in the United States. Before each of her matches, she wore a mask with the names of seven Black Americans who died as victims of violence.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Japan celebrates Osaka; Sponsors cautious about activism

By YURI KAGEYAMA and STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, puts on a mask after defeating Tsvetana Pironkova, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Azarenka hopes she, Serena inspire mothers

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Angelique Kerber, of Germany, reacts after winning a match against Ann Li, off the United States, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Osaka tops Kontaveit, back in US Open quarters

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, serves to Marta Kostyuk, of the Ukraine, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Osaka tosses racket, overcomes test from teenager at US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press