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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Naomi Osaka Unveils Her Pinkest NikeSneakers Yet
Naomi Osaka is known for a multitude of accomplishments. She holds four Grand Slam singles titles—two each at the Australian Open and the US Open. She was ranked world No. 1 in women's singles for 25 weeks and is the first Asian player to hold the top singles ranking. But beyond her achievements on the court—and all while being a mother—Osaka also knows how to design a great sneaker. On May 19, Naomi Osaka unveiled the Naomi Osaka x Nike GP Challenge 1, designed for the French Open. The sneaker is the epitome of femininity in sneaker form, even at first glance. An overwhelming hue of pink frames the silhouette. The "Pink Foam" colorway features a blend of baby pink, pale pink, lilac flecks on the tongue, and a deeper rose, all juxtaposed by a ribbed rubber texture at the toe and a patterned midsole. Designed with Parisian taste in mind, featuring ornate bouquet from the French Baroque era. "Deep purples and metallic gold are inspired by dark, rich gemstones and grounded in black to match Naomi's personal style." says Nike in a statement. This isn't the first time Osaka has designed a shoe with location in mind—or heritage, for that matter. In 2021, she premiered the Nike Air Zoom GP Turbo 'US Open' at the tournament. On one side of the sneaker, an 'NY' patch represents the location of the 2021 US Open. A Japanese flag is also featured to represent her half-Asian heritage, and on the opposing side, there is a Haitian flag to represent her half-Haitian heritage. At the French Open, Osaka paired these sneakers with an equally pink outfit, wearing a pale pink Nike tennis dress, a hot pink visor, rose-colored wristbands, and hot pink butterfly clips. Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her women's singles match against Spain's Paula Badosa on day 2 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The Naomi Osaka x Nike GP Challenge 1 are available on and retail for $180.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
‘What the f*** is this?' – Naomi Osaka considers taking break from tennis as she posts pic of nasty hand injury
NAOMI OSAKA has revealed she is considering a break from tennis after showing off a nasty hand injury. The 27-year-old suffered a first-round exit to Paula Badosa at the French Open earlier this week. 2 And on Thursday, the world No.49 showed off a huge injury on her hands. Taking to social media, she showed off a photo of her fingers which had some horrible looking blisters. Osaka revealed she could not fully bend her fingers properly as a result. Following her defeat to Badosa, the Japanese star admitted she was "sick of this" and wanted to take a break "for a while". But she revealed that despite those feelings she had ended up training because she gets "anxiety" by not working out. Former world No.1 Osaka cast an emotional figure as she burst into tears and heavily downplayed her own abilities on the court. She then confessed that she feels she lets people down, including trainer Patrick Mouratoglou, who previously worked with Serena Williams. She told reporters: "I think as time goes on, I feel like I should be doing better.I hate disappointing people. "So, like, even with [coach] Patrick [Mouratoglou], I was thinking this just now, but like, he goes from working with, like, the greatest player ever to, like, 'what the f*** this is?' You know what I mean?" It has been a tough return to tennis for Osaka after becoming a mother for the first time. Rafa Nadal bursts into tears during his tennis farewell speech as three legends of the sport join him on courtv In an interview with Hello! she declared that her new role had been "so fulfilling" but the work-life balance was "tough" to juggle. She said: "Becoming a mom has been so fulfilling. "My career requires me to travel for most of the year, which makes it tough when I have to be away from my daughter so frequently, but I've got such a great support system around. It takes a village, and I truly couldn't do it without mine... " Motherhood has definitely given me a broader perspective on life. Kids require so much patience, and I've definitely learned to be more patient through my daughter. "I have a great team around me, and they are there with me during the highs and lows."
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Naomi Osaka reveals gruesome injury after emotional French Open exit
Naomi Osaka revealed a cluster of open-wound blisters on her left hand after her disappointing first-round exit at the 2025 French Open, losing to Paula Badosa on Monday. Taking to her Instagram Story, the four-time Grand Slam champion shared an image of her blistered knuckles that were cracked and split open in the creases of her fingers. 'I genuinely cannot bend these fingers all the way lol,' she wrote on Thursday. 4 Naomi Osaka revealed a cluster of blisters on her hand after her disappointing first-round exit at the 2025 French Open, losing to Spain's Paula Badosa on May 26, 2025. naomiosaka/Instagram Osaka, who lost to Badosa in three sets, 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4, seemingly teased a possible break from tennis. 'Me: 'I'm sick of this I'm gonna take a break for a while,'' Osaka wrote in another slide, including an image of her sneakers during a training session. 4 Naomi Osaka referenced taking a break in a post on her Instagram Story after her first-round loss to Paula Badosa in the 2025 French Open. naomiosaka/Instagram 'Me a day after my match because I have anxiety if I don't work out,' she added. Osaka looked down at her hands multiple times throughout the match, and one of her fingers was bandaged. At one point, she knelt down on the court and examined her hands. 4 Japan's Naomi Osaka sits on the court looking at her hand during her women's singles match against Spain's Paula Badosa at the 2025 French Open on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 4 Japan's Naomi Osaka gets emotional during her women's singles match against Spain's Paula Badosa at the 2025 French Open on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2025. AFP via Getty Images During her post-match press conference, the 27-year-old explained that she has been dealing with the blisters since the Italian Open earlier in the month. 'It's the friction of clay because I don't have blisters on any other surface,' she added. The Nike athlete became emotional and paused her press conference when she started to cry. 'I hate disappointing people,' she said. 'Even with [coach] Patrick [Mouratoglou], I was thinking just now, he goes from working with like the greatest player ever [Serena Williams] to like, what the f–k this is,' she said while tearing up. Osaka briefly walked away to collect herself and returned to finish the press conference.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Naomi Osaka Breaks Silence On 'Anxiety' After Revealing Tennis Hiatus Wish
Naomi Osaka is opening up after a rough stretch both on and off the court. Following her early exit from the French Open, the tennis star posted a photo showing painful hand blisters and hinted at taking a break from the sport entirely. Advertisement This all comes just months after Naomi Osaka confirmed her breakup with rapper Cordae, her partner since 2019, and the father of their daughter, Shai, born in July 2023. Naomi Osaka Says Anxiety Will Not Let Her Miss A Workout Europa Press / MEGA Osaka did not hold back this week, giving fans a raw look at the toll tennis is taking on her, physically and mentally. The tennis pro posted a photo of her beat-up hands-on Thursday, revealing painful blisters and scabs on her knuckles. In her Instagram Story, she added a caption that read, "I genuinely cannot bend these fingers all the way. Lol." TMZ noted the injuries have been bothering her since the Italian Open, thanks to the wear and tear of clay courts. Advertisement Later that day, she shared another image showing herself back on a court despite saying she wanted time off. "Me: I'm sick of this. I'm gonna take a break for a while," she wrote above the photo, before joking, "Me a day after my match because I have anxiety if I don't work out." Osaka's honest posts come just days after her first-round exit from the French Open. The Japanese Tennis Player Fears She Will Be Fined For Cursing In A Press Conference Instagram Stories | Naomi Osaka Osaka had a rough exit from the French Open and an even tougher time coping with it afterward, emotionally breaking down and worrying she would be fined after dropping an F-bomb in her post-match interview. Advertisement She broke down in tears after losing to Paula Badosa in the first round. Osaka had taken an early lead but could not hold on, ultimately falling 6-7 (1-7), 6-1, 6-4. Her frustration boiled over during her post-match press conference, where she admitted she was afraid of letting down those around her, especially her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. The Blast reported that Osaka openly questioned her own performance compared to the high standards of her coach, saying, "He goes from working with, like, the greatest player ever to, like, What the f-ck this is? You know what I mean?" She quickly apologized for the language, adding, "I hope I don't get fined." The Four-Time Grand Slam Champion Confirmed Breakup With Cordae MEGA Osaka appeared to be going through some challenges before arriving at the Open, especially after announcing her split from longtime boyfriend Cordae earlier this year. Advertisement She shared the news with her followers in a now-expired Instagram Story. The message read, "Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship." The Blast noted that she made sure to shut down any speculation of drama, writing: "No bad blood at all, he's a great person and an awesome dad. Honestly, really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing, and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together." The breakup must have come as a surprise, especially after the two were spotted leaving Jamie Foxx's birthday party a month before looking happy and close. At the time, Osaka wore a red mini dress under a jacket, while Cordae kept things casual in all black. The 27-Year-Old Hints At Uncertainty Over Having More Kids After Tough First Birth Europa Press / MEGA The mother-of-one quietly addressed rumors about expecting a second child before confirming her split from Cordae. The Blast shared that a fan had congratulated Osaka on a supposed pregnancy, wishing her many more children. Advertisement However, she responded with a calm but clear message: she was not pregnant, and if she were, she would not want multiple children due to the trauma she experienced giving birth. In her words: "I just wanna say, I'm not preggos, but if I was, I wouldn't want many more. Because giving birth was traumatic. But thank you, though, for your blessings." Lying in bed during the video, Osaka's honest reply won praise from fans and other mothers who understood her struggles with childbirth. Naomi Osaka Showed Off Intense Training Routine After Giving Birth / MEGA Just a month after welcoming her baby girl in July 2023, Osaka was already back at it. The news outlet noted that, despite labeling childbirth "traumatic," the star athlete wasted no time getting back into shape, posting a series of Instagram photos and videos of her rigorous workouts. Advertisement In one striking image, Osaka showcased her athletic physique, clearly far removed from her postpartum days, wearing a sporty outfit that accentuated her flat stomach. But her comeback was not easy. A video showed her struggling to lift a heavy fitness tank with her trainer standing on it, followed by clips of her sprinting downhill, playfully telling her coach she hated him while catching her breath. Whether or not she takes a full break, Naomi Osaka's message is clear: she is willing to push through pain, both physical and emotional.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Naomi Osaka reveals debilitating injury after tearful French Open exit as she hints at tennis break
Naomi Osaka has shown off a painful injury following her emotional French Open exit - as she teased a possible break from tennis. Osaka teared up on Monday after losing to Paula Badosa, and briefly left her post-match press conference while welling up. And the loss also took a physical toll on Osaka as she shared a gruesome photo of her heavily blistered fingers to her Instagram story. Osaka shared a close-up picture of several deep blisters, and said she could not 'bend these fingers all the way lol.' However, she took on a more somber tone in a subsequent post, as she suggested she could step away from the sport. She wrote on her Instagram story, over a picture of an athletic field: 'Me: 'I'm sick of this I'm gonna take a break for a while. She then added: 'Me a day after my match because I have anxiety if I don't work out,' as she showed herself with running shoes on. The soft-spoken Osaka, who has not made it past the third round of a Slam since she won the Aussie Open in 2021, got emotional after her first round loss at Roland-Garros. 'I hate disappointing people,' she said. 'Even with [her coach] Patrick [Mouratoglou], I was thinking just now - he goes from working with like the greatest player ever [Serena Williams] to like, what the f*** this is,' she said. Osaka was also asked if it was getting harder to deal with losing, to which she softly replied 'yes' before expanding on her answer. 'I think she was probably more aggressive or something,' Osaka said of Badosa. 'I feel like that's a mistake I've made the last two matches. Osaka has previously opened up on her struggles with depression and anxiety, and dropped out of the 2021 French Open after the first round to focus on her mental health. She also skipped Wimbledon that summer, before missing the entire 2023 season on maternity leave. Ultimately, she's struggled to return to her best since lifting the Aussie Open in 2021, which was her fourth Slam. Last year, she exited the Aussie Open in the first round before losing in the second round of the French Open, US Open and Wimbledon. She reached the third round in Melbourne earlier this year before her first-round exit at Roland-Garros this week. Osaka has shown glimpses of her talent, as she beat Jelena Ostapenko at last year's US Open to earn her first top-10 win in more than four years. She also earned an impressive win over two-time US Open semifinalist Karolina Muchova at this year's Aussie Open, and played out a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 4-6 loss to Jasmine Paolini at the Miami Open.
