‘Like breathing air’: Naomi Osaka rediscovers joy in tennis on her favourite court

‘Like breathing air’: Naomi Osaka rediscovers joy in tennis on her favourite court

 07:02 02/09/2025

Naomi Osaka has lit up the US Open with both style and substance, dazzling in crystal-studded outfits and her quirky “labubus” plush toys while storming into her first Grand Slam quarter-final in over four years. Defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets, the four-time major champion has embraced motherhood, mental health battles, and a joyful comeback on her beloved Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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