Auckland, Naomi Osaka and WTA

Naomi Osaka Reaches First WTA Semi-Final Since 2022 At Auckland
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final in almost three years after she came from behind to beat Hailey Baptiste 6-7(2), 6-1, 6-2 at the ASB Classic.
Naomi Osaka reaches first final since 2022 in Auckland, will face Clara Tauson for title
Naomi Osaka is back in a WTA final. The four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, who returned to the tour as a mom at the beginning of last year, outdid American Alycia Parks in the semifinals of Auckland on Saturday, 6-4, 6-2, to move through to the title match at the Australian Open lead-up tournament.
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic.
Naomi Osaka Reaches First Quarterfinal In Six Months At Auckland
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka started the new year on a high, reaching her first WTA Tour quarterfinal in six months with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Julia Grabher in Auckland.
Naomi Osaka into first final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan won 6-4, 6-2 against unseeded American Alycia Parks in Auckland. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Naomi Osaka reaches ASB Classic final to be in her first WTA final since 2022 and her return to sport since birth of first child
Former world No 1 Naomi Osaka through to first WTA final since 2022 and her return to the sport last year following birth of her first child; Watch Auckland Classic final, plus United Cup, ATP and WTA
Tennis: Osaka, Tauson set to face off in ASB Classic final
Japan's Naomi Osaka will meet Denmark's Clara Tauson in the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland after an action-packed day.
Giant American who stunned Djokovic late inclusion to Auckland men’s field
Kiwi Isaac Becroft, who won the Te Anau invitational to seal a main draw wildcard into this event, faces world No 42 ...
Melbourne man Liam James Drew goes missing in Torbay, Auckland
Police are searching for a Melbourne man who disappeared in Auckland on the eve of his return flight. Liam James Drew was last seen leaving a family home in Torbay around 1pm Saturday, his mother ...
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Emma Raducanu out of Auckland; Why it is devastating news for ASB Classic organizers?
Emma Raducanu sustained a back issue while preparing to kick off her season and was forced to withdraw from the WTA 250 ...
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Auckland is first major city to welcome 2025
Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands counting down to the new year and cheering at ...
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Auckland, New Zealand is first major city to welcome 2025 with fireworks and light show
Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand's tallest structure ...
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Naomi Osaka credits Mouratoglou’s key advice for Auckland victory: 'I definitely do trust him a lot'
Naomi Osaka praised her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, after securing a victory over Julia Grabher at the ASB Classic. The ...
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Osaka powers into Auckland quarterfinals: 'I'm ready for the battle'
Naomi Osaka says she has her fighting instincts back as the 2025 Hologic WTA Tour season kicks off. The former No.1 has ...
‘Fight for everything’: Osaka hoping Auckland success can enhance legacy
Now, Osaka needs to make the last step. Few would bet against her, given her experience and big-match temperament, though ...