Naomi Osaka takes a lesson from Beyonce’s handbook and is getting back to business after giving birth to her baby girl! On Wednesday, the 25-year-old sat down for an interview with ESPN and confirmed that she will return to professional tennis in 2024. “It’s definitely way more tournaments than I …
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Former USA Gymnastics Team Doctor, Larry Nassar, Reportedly Stabbed In Prison For Making Comment During The Women’s Wimbledon Tennis Match
Larry Nassar, the ex-USA Gymnastics team doctor, reportedly stabbed after allegedly making a comment while watching the women’s Wimbledon tennis tournament with other inmates. According to sources, Nassar was watching the women’s Wimbledon tennis tournament on Sunday with other inmates. During the match, Nassar allegedly said “I wish there were …
Read More »It’s a Girl! — Tennis Star Naomi Osaka and Rapper Cordae Reveal ‘a Little Princess is on the Way’
On Friday, Naomi Osaka confirmed she is expecting a baby girl. Osaka, who dropped her Nike collaborated clothing line two weeks ago, posted the news on social media and pictures from what seems to be a baby shower. The picture that quickly helped her fans learn the gender was of …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Pharrell Williams’ Adidas Tennis Hu Return In Three Colors
Pharrell Williams is famously known to wear some white sneakers–more familiar with Adidas sneakers. The singer’s Adidas Tennis Hu is returning in three colorways: Off-White/Royal, Grey, and Charcoal. The three stripes are significantly missing from the sneakers, replaced with a woven-like texture design and “thick tube laces secured via thin …
Read More »Don’t Count Her Out: Serena Williams Says She’s “Not Retired,” Chances of a Return to the Tennis Court are “Very High”
Tennis icon Serena Williams has hinted at a possible return to the sport after just recently hanging up her racket. The 41-year-old sat down with TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, where she boldly proclaimed, “I’m not retired.” “The chances [of me returning] are very high,” Williams said. “You can come …
Read More »Missing Princeton University Student Found Dead Near Campus Tennis Courts
Misrach Ewunetie, the missing Princeton University student, has been found deceased on the school’s New Jersey campus, only deepening the mystery surrounding what happened to her in the six days that she was missing. Ewunetie’s disappearance left students on high alert as authorities invaded the prestigious college with helicopters, watercrafts, …
Read More »Tennis Star Roger Federer Says He’s Retiring: ‘I Must Recognize When It’s Time To End My Competitive Career’
Roger Federer has announced he will be retiring from the ATP Tour and grand slams after the Laver Cup in London. First Serena, now 41-year-old tennis star Roger Federer. On Wednesday, Federer announced via Instagram that he would be taking his leave from the tennis court for good. “I am …
Read More »Serena Williams Hints That She Could Make A Return To Tennis: ‘Tom Brady Started An Amazing Trend’ [Video]
The G.O.A.T. Serena Williams is hinting that she might make her return back to tennis: “Tom Brady started an amazing trend.” Last month, news broke that our beloved tennis star Serena Williams, 40, would be exiting the tennis court permanently for retirement. But, during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, the …
Read More »Serena Williams Plans to Retire From Tennis Following This Year’s US Open
Tennis star Serena Williams will play her last match at the US Open. In the September 2022 Vogue cover story, the famed athlete, 40, announced she’s retiring from the sport after the annual tournament to focus on building her family. “These days, if I have to choose between building my …
Read More »Russian Tennis Player Changes Nationality to Avoid Being Banned From Competing in Wimbledon
Tennis player Natela Dzalamidze has switched her nationality from Russian to Georgian to avoid being banned from Wimbledon following the imposed ban on all Russian players following the invasion of Ukraine. Dzalamidze is officially listed as having Georgian citizenship on the WTA website and will be eligible to participate in …
Read More »Tennis Player Slaps Opponent During ITF Juniors Tournament After Losing First Round [Video]
In Ghana, a 15-year-old tennis player slapped his opponent across the face after he lost during the first round of the ITF juniors tournament on Monday. French player Michael Kouame attempts to shake hands with Ghana‘s Raphael Nii Ankrah at center court, but he slaps him instead. According to videos posted …
Read More »Two Young Boys Arrested For Walking Into Tennis Pro Store and Shooting Employee With “Splatter Guns”
According to reports, two young brothers and their mother were arrested by LaGrange police after they allegedly entered a tennis store and shot two “splatter guns” loaded with gel projectiles. ”Splatter guns” are plastic guns loaded with Orbeez Gel projectiles, which are tiny beads packed with water, police said. On March 7, the …
Read More »Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Her Tokyo Olympic ‘Regrets’
Tennis star Naomi Osaka took to Instagram to reflect on her time at the Tokyo Olympics, revealing that she feels “regret.” “So the other day I was reflecting on the Olympics, I don’t know if it was because the Winter Olympics are going on now but something had me reminiscing about the time …
Read More »Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Melbourne Tennis Tournament Semifinal Due To Abdominal Injury
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has officially withdrawn from the Melbourne warm-up tournament after suffering an abdominal injury. Naomi shared the news of her departure on Twitter saying her body went into “shock” after playing back to back. “Sad to withdraw due to injury from my match today, my body got …
Read More »Naomi Osaka’s Social Media Accounts Censored in China After Voicing Concern Over Tennis Player Who Went Missing
Last week, Naomi Osaka voiced concern over the disappearance of tennis player Peng Shuai, and now her social media accounts have been censored in China. According to reports, Peng Shuai, who reappeared Sunday telling Olympic officials in a video call from Beijing that she was safe, had been missing for weeks …
Read More »Missing Chinese Tennis Player Makes First Public Appearance In Weeks
A Chinese tennis player who had been presumed to be missing after accusing former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault was spotted at a tennis tournament on Sunday. Peng Shuai, 35, hadn’t been seen out since November 2, when she posted the accusation to social media. The post was quickly deleted, …
Read More »Sha’Carri Richardson Speaks Out In Defense Of Naomi Osaka After Criticism For Leaving Tennis
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out in defense of tennis star Naomi Osaka after facing backlash for her decision to step away from playing tennis. “Leave her aloneeee, doing what best for HERSELF IN FRONT OF THE WORLD WHICH IS A CRUEL PLACE TO THE REALEST PEOPLE!!!!” Richardson wrote in …
Read More »Naomi Osaka Breaks Down After US Open, Osaka Plans To Take A Break From Tennis
Naomi Osaka is out of the US Open tournament after losing her third-round match to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez. Osaka, who was the defending champion, won the women’s singles titles in both 2018 and 2020 — lost 5-7, 6-7 (2), 6-4 to Fernandez, an unseeded player from Canada. The women shared …
Read More »Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka’s New Barbie Doll Sells Out in Minutes
The latest Barbie doll celebrating tennis star Naomi Osaka went up for pre-sale this morning and sold out in minutes. Monday morning, Mattel announced that Naomi Osaka had been immortalized with her second Barbie doll — the Naomi Osaka Barbie Role Model Doll. The doll features a replica blue-and-pink Nike …
Read More »Calm App Says It Will Pay Fines For Tennis Players Who Skip Grand Slam Press Appearances Like Naomi Osaka
The Calm App is showing its support for tennis star Naomi Osaka by paying the fines of athletes who opt out of 2021 Grand Slam media appearances due to mental health reasons. Calm, the company responsible for the successful meditation and mindfulness app, announced that they would cover the fines …
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