Naomi Osaka is a professional tennis player representing Japan. Since she was three years old, she has grown up in the States. Osaka has been ranked number one by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). She is the holder of the Australian Open in 2019, Wimbledon in 2018 and 2017, and the US Open in 2018. She is the first Japanese to win a tennis Grand Slam title.
Early life
Naomi Osaka was born on 16th October 1997 to parents Leonard Maxime Francois and Tamaki Osaka in Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan. She has an elder sister, Mari Osaka, who is also a professional tennis player. She is of mixed culture, as her father hails from Haiti while her mother is from Japan.
She grew up with her older sister, Mari Osaka, who also became a professional tennis player. Her family moved to the United States when she was three years old, settling in New York before later relocating to Florida for better tennis training opportunities.
Inspired by the Williams sisters, Osaka started playing tennis at a young age under the guidance of her father. She was homeschooled while focusing on her tennis development and trained mainly on American courts. Despite growing up in the United States, Osaka represented Japan in international competition, honoring her Japanese heritage and family background.
Career
At the age of 18, even though Osaka lost to Caroline Wozniacki in the finals at the WTA in 2016, she made quite the name for herself. In the same year, she made her entry in the top 50 of the WTA rankings, and at the end of the season, she was declared the WTA Newcomer of the Year.
In 2017, there was a regression in her growth; she had a strong debut at Wimbledon, where she had a win over Barbora Strycova before losing to Venus Williams. She was in the spotlight after defeating number six Angelique Kerber, but soon she lost in the third round of the US Open for a second consecutive year.
In the year 2018, after showing a huge improvement in the first top ten seasons, she finished at number five. Her major win in her career was when she defeated her idol player Serena Williams and won her first Grand Slam. She was the first Japanese to make it at this level.
Rise to Fame
She trained under Sascha Bajin and won the Australian Open in 2019, for which she had to defeat Petra Kvitova. This was the highest point in her career where she secured the world number one position. She is being trained under Wim Fissette, has five singles titles, and has total prize money of $14,770,234 as of 2020.
She just stunned the world and added yet another milestone to her name by defeating former WTA No. 1 player Serena Williams on 18th February 2021. Naomi Osaka returned to professional tennis in 2024 after giving birth to her daughter in 2023.
She restarted her WTA career at the Brisbane International and spent the season rebuilding her form and ranking. She showed progress with strong performances, including a close match against Iga Świątek at the French Open.
In 2025, Osaka won the WTA 125 Saint-Malo title, her first tournament victory since 2021. She also reached the Canadian Open final and made a strong US Open run, proving she could compete again at the highest level. By 2026, Osaka continued her comeback on the WTA Tour, aiming to return to Grand Slam-winning form.
Naomi Osaka Biography |
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| Real Name | Naomi Osaka |
| Birth Date | October 16, 1997 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Profession | Tennis Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Libra |
Naomi Osaka’s Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches: 5’ 11” In centimeters: 180 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 69 kg – in Pounds – 152 lbs |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Black |
Family |
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| Father | Leonard “San” François |
| Mother | Tamaki Osaka |
| Sister | Mari Osaka |
| Brother | None |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Elmont Alden Terrace Primary School |
| College | Broward Virtual High School |
Naomi Osaka Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | – |
| Who is her boyfriend? | Cordae |
Personal life
Naomi Osaka is single as of now; however, she was in a relationship with American rapper Cordae. The couple began dating around 2019 and often supported each other publicly while maintaining a relatively private relationship. In January 2023, Naomi Osaka announced that she was expecting her first child with Cordae.
They welcomed their daughter, Shai, in July 2023. In early 2025, Osaka confirmed that she and Cordae had ended their romantic relationship but remained on good terms while co-parenting their daughter. As of 2026, Naomi Osaka has not publicly confirmed a new boyfriend.
Naomi Osaka Net worth
Naomi Osaka’s estimated net worth is around $45 million to $60 million as of 2026. Most of her wealth comes from endorsement deals, business ventures, and her successful tennis career. She has earned more than $20 million in career prize money, but her biggest income source has been sponsorships.
Osaka has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Nike, Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Yonex, Nissan, Mastercard, Levi’s, and Panasonic. She also built her business portfolio by launching her sports management company Evolve and investing in sports ventures. Her global popularity, Japanese-Haitian background, and four Grand Slam titles have helped her become one of the highest-paid female athletes in the world.
Trivia
- She is a professional tennis player who has two nationalities, Japanese and American
- She is an animal lover and has a dog named Panda
- Osaka loves to do philanthropic work, especially in Haiti.
- In 2016, she was crowned the WTA ‘Newcomer of the Year.
- Osaka is regularly active on social media and has 2.7 million followers on Instagram.
