Tennis champion Naomi Osaka’s company Hana Kuma has boarded Leonardo Van Dijl’s debut feature “Julie Keeps Quiet” ahead of its world premiere May 18 in Cannes Critics’ Week. The film is being sold by New Europe Film Sales.
Osaka and her longtime agent and business partner Stuart Duguid are behind Hana Kuma, an Emmy Award-nominated creative house, and will serve as executive producers on the film.
“Julie Keeps Quiet” tells the story of Julie, the star player at an elite tennis academy whose life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club’s players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet.
“I’m so excited to be joining the incredible team on this film with a subject matter that resonates so deeply with me and Hana Kuma,” said Osaka. “Leonardo is an incredible...
Osaka and her longtime agent and business partner Stuart Duguid are behind Hana Kuma, an Emmy Award-nominated creative house, and will serve as executive producers on the film.
“Julie Keeps Quiet” tells the story of Julie, the star player at an elite tennis academy whose life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club’s players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet.
“I’m so excited to be joining the incredible team on this film with a subject matter that resonates so deeply with me and Hana Kuma,” said Osaka. “Leonardo is an incredible...
- 5/17/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Tennis star Naomi Osaka offered her response to Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy tennis movie Challengers on Thursday, sharing her own moves on the court set to the movie’s viral techno score.
On TikTok, Osaka posted a video of herself moving through a tennis serve and twirling her racket with her fingers after writing, “Me after watching Challengers.”
Though the tennis player has no official ties to the hit movie, which stars Zendaya embroiled in a love triangle with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes previously told Business Insider it was Osaka’s 2018 win over Serena Williams that partially inspired the film.
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On TikTok, Osaka posted a video of herself moving through a tennis serve and twirling her racket with her fingers after writing, “Me after watching Challengers.”
Though the tennis player has no official ties to the hit movie, which stars Zendaya embroiled in a love triangle with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes previously told Business Insider it was Osaka’s 2018 win over Serena Williams that partially inspired the film.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, and Joel Embiid have signed on to lead the selection committee for this year’s Uninterrupted Film Festival, an LA-based film event focused on the intersection of sports culture and filmmaking hosted in collaboration with Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Enterprises.
James, Osaka, and Embiid will select the short films to premiere at the festival through an open call for submissions. Selected films will debut at the festival and become the inaugural class of Uninterrupted Film Festival award recipients.
Mounted across two days in Los Angeles, the Uninterrupted Film Festival is run by Uninterrupted, a brand within The SpringHill Company (Tshc) founded by James and his close business associate Maverick Carter. This is the festival’s second year in operations.
“Teaming up with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company in the heart of Los Angeles for a film festival...
James, Osaka, and Embiid will select the short films to premiere at the festival through an open call for submissions. Selected films will debut at the festival and become the inaugural class of Uninterrupted Film Festival award recipients.
Mounted across two days in Los Angeles, the Uninterrupted Film Festival is run by Uninterrupted, a brand within The SpringHill Company (Tshc) founded by James and his close business associate Maverick Carter. This is the festival’s second year in operations.
“Teaming up with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company in the heart of Los Angeles for a film festival...
- 4/29/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
'Challengers' screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes thinks the "cinematic" nature of tennis made it ideal for a movie.The scribe has penned the script for Luca Guadagnino's new movie that focuses on a love triangle on the tennis circuit and realised that the sport was ripe for the big screen after watching the controversial US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka in 2018.Justin told Variety: "I just happened to be watching the US Open in 2018. It was the match between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams in the final, and it was very controversial because Serena Williams got penalised for receiving coaching from the sidelines. She got very upset and said that she didn't do that – but that was the first time I had heard about that rule."Immediately, it struck me as really cinematic, that you're all alone on the court, that there's only one other person...
- 4/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Despite the parallels between both films, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes did not mine much from his own life to write “Challengers” in the same way his wife Celine Song did for her Oscar-nominated film “Past Lives.”
“‘Challengers’ is a pure fantasy for me,” Kuritzkes recently told IndieWire over Zoom. Having gotten hooked into obsessively watching tennis after the infamous 2018 U.S. Open match between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, he added that “‘Challengers’ really came out of this desire to have information about the matches I was watching. It was really something that I think a lot of people who watch tennis do, which is that you transpose a personality onto the player from these little crumbs that you’re given. It’s what tennis commentators do all the time. They see somebody make a little motion or something, and they go, ‘Here’s what he’s thinking. Here’s what...
“‘Challengers’ is a pure fantasy for me,” Kuritzkes recently told IndieWire over Zoom. Having gotten hooked into obsessively watching tennis after the infamous 2018 U.S. Open match between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, he added that “‘Challengers’ really came out of this desire to have information about the matches I was watching. It was really something that I think a lot of people who watch tennis do, which is that you transpose a personality onto the player from these little crumbs that you’re given. It’s what tennis commentators do all the time. They see somebody make a little motion or something, and they go, ‘Here’s what he’s thinking. Here’s what...
- 4/28/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
As Zendaya’s star rises in the wake of “Dune: Part Two” and now “Challengers,” the tennis film reminds viewers that she also has Marvel’s “Spider-Man” franchise with Tom Holland under her belt.
“Challengers” watches Zendaya play a fierce and ambitious woman whose career-stopping injury puts her in the position of coaching her professional tennis-playing husband, Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Strategizing, she decides that a low-stakes Challenger tournament in New Rochelle might get some of Art’s mojo back — but things get complicated when the washed-up Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) takes the wild card slot to try and qualify for the U.S. Open. Patrick dated Tashi when she was in college at Stanford alongside Art, who used to play doubles with Patrick when they went to boarding school.
A line in the film calls to mind the actress’ rendition of “Mj,” aka Michelle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“Challengers” watches Zendaya play a fierce and ambitious woman whose career-stopping injury puts her in the position of coaching her professional tennis-playing husband, Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Strategizing, she decides that a low-stakes Challenger tournament in New Rochelle might get some of Art’s mojo back — but things get complicated when the washed-up Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) takes the wild card slot to try and qualify for the U.S. Open. Patrick dated Tashi when she was in college at Stanford alongside Art, who used to play doubles with Patrick when they went to boarding school.
A line in the film calls to mind the actress’ rendition of “Mj,” aka Michelle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 4/27/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
[Editor’s note: The following interview includes some spoilers for “Challengers.”]
Justin Kuritzkes managed to hit an ace with the first feature-length screenplay he’d ever written “that I felt good enough to share with anybody,” he joked during a recent interview with IndieWire over Zoom.
The playwright, author, and to some most memorably “Potion Seller,” credits the controversial 2018 U.S. Open final between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that began to devolve after an umpire penalized the latter tennis legend for allegedly receiving coaching from the sidelines.
“She immediately got really upset and said, ‘I didn’t do that. I would never do that.’ And I had never heard this rule before because I wasn’t massively into tennis. But immediately, this struck me as intensely cinematic,” said Kuritzkes. “You’re all alone on the court and there’s this one person in the stands who cares as much about what happens to you as you do, but you can’t talk to them.
Justin Kuritzkes managed to hit an ace with the first feature-length screenplay he’d ever written “that I felt good enough to share with anybody,” he joked during a recent interview with IndieWire over Zoom.
The playwright, author, and to some most memorably “Potion Seller,” credits the controversial 2018 U.S. Open final between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that began to devolve after an umpire penalized the latter tennis legend for allegedly receiving coaching from the sidelines.
“She immediately got really upset and said, ‘I didn’t do that. I would never do that.’ And I had never heard this rule before because I wasn’t massively into tennis. But immediately, this struck me as intensely cinematic,” said Kuritzkes. “You’re all alone on the court and there’s this one person in the stands who cares as much about what happens to you as you do, but you can’t talk to them.
- 4/25/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The spotlight is on hip-hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs following the Homeland Security raid on his two properties. Two of his sons, Christian “King” Combs and Justin Combs, were detained during the raid. But this isn’t the first time Diddy followers have seen his sons’ names in the press. Christian once explained a strange party experience he had involving Paris Hilton. Here’s what he said.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ son, Christian ‘King’ Combs, had a ‘lit’ party experience with Paris Hilton
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, is 26 years old in 2024, and he’s likely seen a few wild parties thrown by his dad. The hip-hop mogul knows how to throw a huge bash involving big names in the music world. Of course, Paris Hilton has attended multiple parties thrown by Diddy.
Christian was once interviewed and asked about his “strangest” interaction at a party.
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ son, Christian ‘King’ Combs, had a ‘lit’ party experience with Paris Hilton
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, is 26 years old in 2024, and he’s likely seen a few wild parties thrown by his dad. The hip-hop mogul knows how to throw a huge bash involving big names in the music world. Of course, Paris Hilton has attended multiple parties thrown by Diddy.
Christian was once interviewed and asked about his “strangest” interaction at a party.
- 4/20/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Luca Guadagnino's new film "Challengers" is set in 2019 during a pivotal tennis match between tennis pro Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and the struggling also-ran Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor). Watching from the stands is Donaldson's wife, the former teen tennis prodigy Tashi Duncan (Zendaya). Tashi looks incredibly concerned, and the two players seem to hate each other. The film then begins a series of flashbacks, stretching back 13 years to when the characters were all teenagers. It seems that Art, Patrick, and Tashi once had a three-way makeout session in a motel room that cemented their physical and emotional attraction for years. Tashi briefly dated Josh, while Art, retaining a crush, attempted to sabotage their relationship. Art and Tashi would begin a romance after she sustains an injury, with Tashi becoming Art's coach. Resentment bubbles apace.
It's all very soapy, of course, but Guadagnino tempers the melodrama with excellent attention to detail,...
It's all very soapy, of course, but Guadagnino tempers the melodrama with excellent attention to detail,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange Ftx, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding investors.
Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York set the sentence today in a hearing in New York Federal Court. He said the long sentence would serve as a deterrent, that Bankman-Fried had lied on the stand during his trial, and that he felt there was a risk of him repeating similar crimes.
Speaking before the sentence, Bankman-Fried said what happened to Ftx customers has “been excruciating to watch.” But, he said, “I don’t think the reasons for that have been properly told.” The 31-year-old said he had made a series of bad decisions and thrown his life away.
In November, the former crypto king was found guilty by a Manhattan jury of seven counts of fraud in a scheme that cost Ftx customers over $10 billion. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams...
Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York set the sentence today in a hearing in New York Federal Court. He said the long sentence would serve as a deterrent, that Bankman-Fried had lied on the stand during his trial, and that he felt there was a risk of him repeating similar crimes.
Speaking before the sentence, Bankman-Fried said what happened to Ftx customers has “been excruciating to watch.” But, he said, “I don’t think the reasons for that have been properly told.” The 31-year-old said he had made a series of bad decisions and thrown his life away.
In November, the former crypto king was found guilty by a Manhattan jury of seven counts of fraud in a scheme that cost Ftx customers over $10 billion. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Faye Webster is kicking my ass at tennis. We’re at the Altadena Town & Country Club in L.A. on a late-January afternoon, playing a very loose set amid pouring rain. One of us is really good; the other (me) has never picked up a racket in her life. But even though I’m pathetically outmatched, Webster is being really sweet about it, cheering from her side of the court whenever I manage to make contact with the heavy, soaking-wet ball (which is almost never).
Our redheaded, bearded coach Nate is equally supportive,...
Our redheaded, bearded coach Nate is equally supportive,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
CAA has signed Deal Productions, a European film and TV banner co-founded by actor-turned-filmmaker Désirée Nosbusch (“Bad Banks”) and Alexandra Hoesdorff (“High Fantasy”).
Based in Luxembourg, the company handles development, financing, packaging and production of independently-produced films and TV worldwide. Nosbusch, a well-known actor whose recent credits include “Bad Banks” and “Sissi,” is now making her directorial feature debut with “Poison,” a drama starring Tim Roth and Trine Dyrholm.
Hoesdorff’s recent projects as a producer include “Souvenir” starring Isabelle Huppert; “High Fantasy,” which premiered at Toronto in 2017 and played at the Berlinale and Rotterdam; and “Flatland,” which competed at Toronto in 2019 after opening the Berlinale Panorama section. Hoesdorff has also produced several titles for streamers, including “Sawah” and “Girls With Balls,” released in 2020 on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, respectively.
Deal Productions is currently in development and production on a slate of series and films supported by the lucrative Luxembourg Film Fund.
Based in Luxembourg, the company handles development, financing, packaging and production of independently-produced films and TV worldwide. Nosbusch, a well-known actor whose recent credits include “Bad Banks” and “Sissi,” is now making her directorial feature debut with “Poison,” a drama starring Tim Roth and Trine Dyrholm.
Hoesdorff’s recent projects as a producer include “Souvenir” starring Isabelle Huppert; “High Fantasy,” which premiered at Toronto in 2017 and played at the Berlinale and Rotterdam; and “Flatland,” which competed at Toronto in 2019 after opening the Berlinale Panorama section. Hoesdorff has also produced several titles for streamers, including “Sawah” and “Girls With Balls,” released in 2020 on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, respectively.
Deal Productions is currently in development and production on a slate of series and films supported by the lucrative Luxembourg Film Fund.
- 3/13/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Dame Helen Mirren said that she is “blown away” after seeing her likeness captured in a new Barbie doll, which Mattel is releasing this week ahead of International Women’s Day. The latest batch of role model toys also includes dolls for Kylie Minogue, Viola Davis and Shania Twain.
The release, also marking Barbie’s 65th anniversary, is part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project, which was launched in 2018 to challenge gender stereotypes and help “undo the biases that hold girls back from reaching their full potential,” according to Mattel. In addition to including these four famous women, this week’s new set of dolls includes creator Maira Gomez, of Brazil’s indigenous Tatuyo community; Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés; German comic Enissa Amani; and Japanese model Nicole Fujita.
“I am absolutely blown away by my Barbie,” Mirren said in a statement posted to her website. “To be chosen by Barbie...
The release, also marking Barbie’s 65th anniversary, is part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project, which was launched in 2018 to challenge gender stereotypes and help “undo the biases that hold girls back from reaching their full potential,” according to Mattel. In addition to including these four famous women, this week’s new set of dolls includes creator Maira Gomez, of Brazil’s indigenous Tatuyo community; Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés; German comic Enissa Amani; and Japanese model Nicole Fujita.
“I am absolutely blown away by my Barbie,” Mirren said in a statement posted to her website. “To be chosen by Barbie...
- 3/6/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Middle grader book series Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond is getting the animated television adaptation treatment.
Undone and The Kollective producer Submarine and Rebel Maverick have teamed to create a TV version of Sayantani DasGupta’s book series. DasGupta will adapt the stories with animation writer veteran and Emmy winner Michael Ryan.
Published by Scholastic, Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond debuted in 2018 with The Serpent’s Secret. It won several book awards, with Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond: Game of Stars following in 2019 and entering the New York Times bestseller list. A third book, Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond: The Chaos Curse, published in 2020, while a spin-off series, Force of Fire, published a year and a third trilogy, The Secrets of the Sky, launched in July last year.
The first book trilogy will be the focus on the TV series. Ryan and DasGupta will write the pilot,...
Undone and The Kollective producer Submarine and Rebel Maverick have teamed to create a TV version of Sayantani DasGupta’s book series. DasGupta will adapt the stories with animation writer veteran and Emmy winner Michael Ryan.
Published by Scholastic, Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond debuted in 2018 with The Serpent’s Secret. It won several book awards, with Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond: Game of Stars following in 2019 and entering the New York Times bestseller list. A third book, Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond: The Chaos Curse, published in 2020, while a spin-off series, Force of Fire, published a year and a third trilogy, The Secrets of the Sky, launched in July last year.
The first book trilogy will be the focus on the TV series. Ryan and DasGupta will write the pilot,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Naomi Osaka is getting further into anime.
The tennis star’s production company Hana Kuma has teamed with Rebel Maverick, run by the queer, Afro-Latinx writing and producing team, Matt Nicholas and Nastassja Kayln, to develop manga series Allure: The Evening Primrose as an adult anime TV series.
It is based on Noir Caesar Entertainment’s manga of the same name.
Osaka will lead the voice cast and exec produce the series, which will be adapted and written by Kenny Byerly (Big Hero 6: The Series).
The series, originally written by comic book writer Sinitus Tempo, follows Akane Koizumi (Osaka), a talented rookie assassin for the Adachi crime family, who longs to receive “Allure,” a dangerous drug that enhances the abilities of elite killers known as “Death Bringers”. However, when she and her team cross the Adachis and are marked for death, they must find a way to survive...
The tennis star’s production company Hana Kuma has teamed with Rebel Maverick, run by the queer, Afro-Latinx writing and producing team, Matt Nicholas and Nastassja Kayln, to develop manga series Allure: The Evening Primrose as an adult anime TV series.
It is based on Noir Caesar Entertainment’s manga of the same name.
Osaka will lead the voice cast and exec produce the series, which will be adapted and written by Kenny Byerly (Big Hero 6: The Series).
The series, originally written by comic book writer Sinitus Tempo, follows Akane Koizumi (Osaka), a talented rookie assassin for the Adachi crime family, who longs to receive “Allure,” a dangerous drug that enhances the abilities of elite killers known as “Death Bringers”. However, when she and her team cross the Adachis and are marked for death, they must find a way to survive...
- 2/13/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic has greenlit “Sally,” a new documentary about Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman to go to space in more than 40 years ago, the network announced Thursday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
From director director Cristina Costantini (“Science Fair”) and producers Dan Cogan (“Icarus”) and Lauren Cioffi (“Naomi Osaka”), the film will delve into the life of the groundbreaking astronaut and the sexism she faced as one of very few women in space exploration at the time. “Sally” (working title) will feature never-before-seen archival footage in space and on the ground, along with interviews with Ride’s fellow astronauts Anna Lee Fisher and Kathy Sullivan, friend (and one-time tennis opponent) Billie Jean King, and her life partner Tam O’Shaughnessy, the last of whom also serves as executive producer.
Ride made history as the first American woman and third woman overall to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger,...
From director director Cristina Costantini (“Science Fair”) and producers Dan Cogan (“Icarus”) and Lauren Cioffi (“Naomi Osaka”), the film will delve into the life of the groundbreaking astronaut and the sexism she faced as one of very few women in space exploration at the time. “Sally” (working title) will feature never-before-seen archival footage in space and on the ground, along with interviews with Ride’s fellow astronauts Anna Lee Fisher and Kathy Sullivan, friend (and one-time tennis opponent) Billie Jean King, and her life partner Tam O’Shaughnessy, the last of whom also serves as executive producer.
Ride made history as the first American woman and third woman overall to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
CAA has signed Hana Kuma, the media and production company founded by tennis star Naomi Osaka and her longtime agent and business partner Stuart Duguid, for representation, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The company launched in 2022 in partnership with The SpringHill Company, the media venture from NBA star LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and spun out on its own last year in conjunction with a $5 million seed round that included SpringHill, Epic Games, Japanese conglomerate Kinoshita Group and Fenway Sports Group.
Hana Kuma launched with a number of projects, including the New York Times op-doc Mink!, from director Ben Proudfoot, about Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress, and the author and sponsor of Title IX, which prohibited sex-based discrimination in schools that receive government funding; as well as Footsteps, a Bloomberg original about the Haitian Woman’s World Cup team.
The company also produces the video...
The company launched in 2022 in partnership with The SpringHill Company, the media venture from NBA star LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and spun out on its own last year in conjunction with a $5 million seed round that included SpringHill, Epic Games, Japanese conglomerate Kinoshita Group and Fenway Sports Group.
Hana Kuma launched with a number of projects, including the New York Times op-doc Mink!, from director Ben Proudfoot, about Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress, and the author and sponsor of Title IX, which prohibited sex-based discrimination in schools that receive government funding; as well as Footsteps, a Bloomberg original about the Haitian Woman’s World Cup team.
The company also produces the video...
- 1/30/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The lone American still alive in the 2024 Australian Open takes to the court on Thursday in what should be a thrilling semifinal matchup. Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff will take on No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a match airing on ESPN starting at 3:30 a.m. Et. The winner of this match will square off in the finals against the winner of the second semifinal which will see No. 12 Qinwen Zheng take on the unseeded Dayana Yastremska. If you can stay up that late, you won’t want to miss any of the action. You can watch ESPN with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
How to Watch 2024 Australian Open Semifinals Aryna Sabalenka vs. Coco Gauff When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 3:30 Am Est TV: ESPN Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial$79.99+ / month directv.
How to Watch 2024 Australian Open Semifinals Aryna Sabalenka vs. Coco Gauff When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 3:30 Am Est TV: ESPN Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial$79.99+ / month directv.
- 1/24/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The Australian Open is starting on Sunday, Jan. 14. Here’s how to watch tennis tournament online to watch the sports’ biggest stars, including Naomi Osaka as she makes her anticipated return, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and more.
How to Watch the Australian Open Online With a Vpn
While the Australian Open tennis tournament is being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN and ESPN+, watching it online with a Vpn (virtual private network) is a great way to access international free livestreams.
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How to Watch the Australian Open Online With a Vpn
While the Australian Open tennis tournament is being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN and ESPN+, watching it online with a Vpn (virtual private network) is a great way to access international free livestreams.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Grigor Dimitrov ended his six-year title drought after beating Holger Rune in the 2024 Brisbane International final.
The 2017 season was the best in the Bulgarian's career, and he ended it by winning the Atp Finals in November. However, since then, he did not win a single title, but now, six years and two months later, he ended the bad streak.
The Brisbane International was a tournament of comebacks when Rafael Nadal returned to tennis, and Naomi Osaka did too, but it was a tournament of comebacks also in a different way, as Dimitrov returned to the winner's circle.
In the final of the tournament, he took on Rune, who had been playing really well at the event, and even though he wanted to play Rafael Nadal in the final, his opponent proved to be more than worthy.
The first set of the final was a real drama. Both players had multiple break points,...
The 2017 season was the best in the Bulgarian's career, and he ended it by winning the Atp Finals in November. However, since then, he did not win a single title, but now, six years and two months later, he ended the bad streak.
The Brisbane International was a tournament of comebacks when Rafael Nadal returned to tennis, and Naomi Osaka did too, but it was a tournament of comebacks also in a different way, as Dimitrov returned to the winner's circle.
In the final of the tournament, he took on Rune, who had been playing really well at the event, and even though he wanted to play Rafael Nadal in the final, his opponent proved to be more than worthy.
The first set of the final was a real drama. Both players had multiple break points,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
The first Grand Slam tournament of the 2024 season is on the horizon, and the entry list for the women's edition of the Australian Open has been released.
Running from January 14th to 28th, next year's Australian Open will have a historic Sunday start. One hundred twenty-eight women will compete in the biggest party of Australian summer, but only one player will be lucky enough to emerge from the fortnight with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at its famed home - Melbourne Park. It's been ten years since there was a successful title defense in the women's tournament, so is that trend likely to continue, or will Belarus Aryna Sabalenka defend the crown she won 12 months ago?
Looking at the entry list, Iga Swiatek will be the top seed for the second year in a row thanks to her scintillating run of...
Running from January 14th to 28th, next year's Australian Open will have a historic Sunday start. One hundred twenty-eight women will compete in the biggest party of Australian summer, but only one player will be lucky enough to emerge from the fortnight with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at its famed home - Melbourne Park. It's been ten years since there was a successful title defense in the women's tournament, so is that trend likely to continue, or will Belarus Aryna Sabalenka defend the crown she won 12 months ago?
Looking at the entry list, Iga Swiatek will be the top seed for the second year in a row thanks to her scintillating run of...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Jennifer Brady's physical struggles have continued, with the American having to pull out of the 2024 Australian Open.
Brady had been one of many comeback players set to play in Melbourne. This includes two-time champion Naomi Osaka, whose first tournament was in Brisbane, where she lost in the second round to Karolina Pliskova.
The Australian Open was the scene of Brady's best career achievement to date. It was the American who played Osaka in the 2021 final at the first Grand Slam of the year. She lost, but her run was still a memorable one.
Unfortunately, things became more difficult for Brady after that. She sustained a knee injury against Jelena Ostapenko at the Cincinnati Masters. It was a serious problem, and it kept her away from the sport for two years.
The 28-year-old did not return until the 2023 Washington Open. Her level was surprisingly strong after such a long time out.
Brady had been one of many comeback players set to play in Melbourne. This includes two-time champion Naomi Osaka, whose first tournament was in Brisbane, where she lost in the second round to Karolina Pliskova.
The Australian Open was the scene of Brady's best career achievement to date. It was the American who played Osaka in the 2021 final at the first Grand Slam of the year. She lost, but her run was still a memorable one.
Unfortunately, things became more difficult for Brady after that. She sustained a knee injury against Jelena Ostapenko at the Cincinnati Masters. It was a serious problem, and it kept her away from the sport for two years.
The 28-year-old did not return until the 2023 Washington Open. Her level was surprisingly strong after such a long time out.
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka spent over a year away from the tennis courts due to first mental health issues and then also a pregnancy.
There is a very good chance that Osaka would have returned to the sport sooner if it weren't for her pregnancy, as she addressed her mental health issues and seemingly got better.
In the end, life went differently, and Osaka found herself absent from the sport for a long time. It wasn't a huge problem for her as she became a mother, something she considers a blessing and something that helped her find her passion for tennis again.
She's been outspoken about wanting to set a great example for her daughter, and being great at what she does is certainly one way to do it.
She returned at the 2024 Brisbane International, where she won her first match but lost the next one. It's unfortunate because she was so close to winning,...
There is a very good chance that Osaka would have returned to the sport sooner if it weren't for her pregnancy, as she addressed her mental health issues and seemingly got better.
In the end, life went differently, and Osaka found herself absent from the sport for a long time. It wasn't a huge problem for her as she became a mother, something she considers a blessing and something that helped her find her passion for tennis again.
She's been outspoken about wanting to set a great example for her daughter, and being great at what she does is certainly one way to do it.
She returned at the 2024 Brisbane International, where she won her first match but lost the next one. It's unfortunate because she was so close to winning,...
- 1/4/2024
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Naomi Osaka is back to tennis and is a different player right now as she approaches tennis and her career differently.
She still has the same skill set she always had, but for the most part, her attitude has changed quite a bit. Part of it was just stepping away from the sport and being able to really reflect. Part of it is becoming a more mature person by becoming a mother as well.
Everything that she does now includes her child, whom she wants to inspire by being the best possible role model she can be. She spoke about some of those attitudes after her loss in Brisbane, which cut short her first run back at the 2024 Brisbane International.
I think I'm enjoying myself a lot more, and I also realize there's a lot of things that aren't in my control. Maybe the ball that was in, I could have hit that.
She still has the same skill set she always had, but for the most part, her attitude has changed quite a bit. Part of it was just stepping away from the sport and being able to really reflect. Part of it is becoming a more mature person by becoming a mother as well.
Everything that she does now includes her child, whom she wants to inspire by being the best possible role model she can be. She spoke about some of those attitudes after her loss in Brisbane, which cut short her first run back at the 2024 Brisbane International.
I think I'm enjoying myself a lot more, and I also realize there's a lot of things that aren't in my control. Maybe the ball that was in, I could have hit that.
- 1/4/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
An exciting lineup of exhibition matches as part of the 2024 Australian Open opening week has been announced.
The official start of the first Grand Slam of the year is now less than two weeks away. Emma Raducanu entering the main draw for the Australian Open is a recent story surrounding the event.
However, the action for the fans to enjoy does not start on January 14th when the main draw matches begin. Spectators are also able to savor a range of exhibitions that take place in the days before.
These matches are for charity, and they have been very successful in the past. Many of the biggest players in the sport have played in them. This year's exhibition lineup is no different, with some huge names featured.
January 9th sees Naomi Osaka face a currently unnamed opponent. She is a two-time champion in Melbourne and recently made a return to...
The official start of the first Grand Slam of the year is now less than two weeks away. Emma Raducanu entering the main draw for the Australian Open is a recent story surrounding the event.
However, the action for the fans to enjoy does not start on January 14th when the main draw matches begin. Spectators are also able to savor a range of exhibitions that take place in the days before.
These matches are for charity, and they have been very successful in the past. Many of the biggest players in the sport have played in them. This year's exhibition lineup is no different, with some huge names featured.
January 9th sees Naomi Osaka face a currently unnamed opponent. She is a two-time champion in Melbourne and recently made a return to...
- 1/4/2024
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Naomi Osaka's stay in Brisbane is over as the Japanese player lost to Karolina Pliskova; however, she enjoyed the experience very much.
Naomi Osaka recently returned to tennis courts for the first time in over a year, and it was a pretty good comeback. She won her first match back, which was great to see; however, that didn't last.
The stay in Brisbane is already over, as she was beaten in the second match at the 2024 Brisbane International. Karolina Pliskova was inches away from losing this match as Osaka looked pretty good once more, but the Czech player turned the match around.
The Japanese player isn't known as a player who enjoys losing, but she looked on the bright side after the loss on social media.
It's good to see Osaka having fun on a tennis court despite the result not going her way. Having fun is ultimately what it's about.
Naomi Osaka recently returned to tennis courts for the first time in over a year, and it was a pretty good comeback. She won her first match back, which was great to see; however, that didn't last.
The stay in Brisbane is already over, as she was beaten in the second match at the 2024 Brisbane International. Karolina Pliskova was inches away from losing this match as Osaka looked pretty good once more, but the Czech player turned the match around.
The Japanese player isn't known as a player who enjoys losing, but she looked on the bright side after the loss on social media.
It's good to see Osaka having fun on a tennis court despite the result not going her way. Having fun is ultimately what it's about.
- 1/3/2024
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Naomi Osaka was close to winning in her second match at the 2024 Brisbane International, but Karolina Pliskova eventually proved to be too strong to overcome.
After winning her first match since September 2022, Osaka was set to take on the former world no. 1 at the Wta 500 tournament in Brisbane, and that would prove to be the real test for the Japanese player.
Little did the four-time Grand Slam champion know that it would be one of the best matches early in the season, as both players blasted winners left and right without making too many errors.
In the first set of the match, Osaka was super solid on her serve. She lost it once from a 40-15 lead after breaking her opponent and leading 2-0, but from there, she lost only three more points on her serve.
On top of that, she managed to add another break, as Pliskova showed some...
After winning her first match since September 2022, Osaka was set to take on the former world no. 1 at the Wta 500 tournament in Brisbane, and that would prove to be the real test for the Japanese player.
Little did the four-time Grand Slam champion know that it would be one of the best matches early in the season, as both players blasted winners left and right without making too many errors.
In the first set of the match, Osaka was super solid on her serve. She lost it once from a 40-15 lead after breaking her opponent and leading 2-0, but from there, she lost only three more points on her serve.
On top of that, she managed to add another break, as Pliskova showed some...
- 1/3/2024
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Mothers Elina Svitolina and Caroline Wozniacki met at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland, and it could have been a winning start to the new Wta season only for one.
It's not often that mothers get to meet in a match on the Wta Tour, as there are not so many currently, but recently, the trend has changed, and more and more mothers are returning to the sport after their pregnancy.
The two are prime examples, but it's important not to forget the likes of Victoria Azarenka, who was one of the first mothers in recent history to return to tennis. Now, another player made a comeback as mother, when Naomi Osaka won her first match back.
Soon, the mother's club on the women's Tour will likely be joined by Petra Kvitova, who announced her pregnancy on January 1st, 2024. But another mother returned to the sport just recently, as Caroline Wozniacki made a surprising return.
It's not often that mothers get to meet in a match on the Wta Tour, as there are not so many currently, but recently, the trend has changed, and more and more mothers are returning to the sport after their pregnancy.
The two are prime examples, but it's important not to forget the likes of Victoria Azarenka, who was one of the first mothers in recent history to return to tennis. Now, another player made a comeback as mother, when Naomi Osaka won her first match back.
Soon, the mother's club on the women's Tour will likely be joined by Petra Kvitova, who announced her pregnancy on January 1st, 2024. But another mother returned to the sport just recently, as Caroline Wozniacki made a surprising return.
- 1/2/2024
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Naomi Osaka won her first match on her comeback by beating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets.
Osaka, playing at the star-studded Brisbane International as a wildcard, won 6-3, 7-6, in almost two hours to book her spot in the second round. The Japanese star fired four aces and won 73% fist-serve points. She also broke her opponent's serve four times.
It was a great way to kick off her new year despite a nervy end to the match in which Osaka failed to serve out the contest at 5-3 up in the second set and needed three match points in a dramatic tiebreak to win it 11-9.
After the match, something unusual happened as Osaka trudged to the net to shake hands with Korpatsch. Osaka graciously bowed and was getting ready for a handshake. The German instantly tried to explain to Osaka that she was not feeling well and did...
Osaka, playing at the star-studded Brisbane International as a wildcard, won 6-3, 7-6, in almost two hours to book her spot in the second round. The Japanese star fired four aces and won 73% fist-serve points. She also broke her opponent's serve four times.
It was a great way to kick off her new year despite a nervy end to the match in which Osaka failed to serve out the contest at 5-3 up in the second set and needed three match points in a dramatic tiebreak to win it 11-9.
After the match, something unusual happened as Osaka trudged to the net to shake hands with Korpatsch. Osaka graciously bowed and was getting ready for a handshake. The German instantly tried to explain to Osaka that she was not feeling well and did...
- 1/1/2024
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Naomi Osaka has stated why it may be best for her not to communicate with her team during matches.
Osaka made her comeback to the Wta Tour with a victory in Brisbane against Tamara Korpatsch. She produced some excellent tennis on her return, and received a large amount of support from the crowd.
The four-time Grand Slam champion won in straight sets. Between the two sets, she elected to speak directly with her coaching team about the match, seeking their guidance in her first match back.
This communication between players and their teams is now allowed. The Wta changed the rule while Osaka was away on maternity leave. This makes it an extra factor for the Japanese player to contend with.
Speaking after the match, Osaka said that she was talking to her team because of nerves and that it would usually be better for her to focus on herself.
Osaka made her comeback to the Wta Tour with a victory in Brisbane against Tamara Korpatsch. She produced some excellent tennis on her return, and received a large amount of support from the crowd.
The four-time Grand Slam champion won in straight sets. Between the two sets, she elected to speak directly with her coaching team about the match, seeking their guidance in her first match back.
This communication between players and their teams is now allowed. The Wta changed the rule while Osaka was away on maternity leave. This makes it an extra factor for the Japanese player to contend with.
Speaking after the match, Osaka said that she was talking to her team because of nerves and that it would usually be better for her to focus on herself.
- 1/1/2024
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Naomi Osaka secured a hard-fought straight sets win in her first match in 15 months at the Brisbane International and then revealed about the difficulty of motherhood.
Osaka was the main star at Pat Rafter Arena on New Year's Day, having accepted a wild card to play in Queensland. She played her first Wta match since September 2022 (at the Japan Open). And she was keen to ensure she never missed a beat.
The 26-year-old faced a determined challenge from World No. 83 Tamara Korpatsch, who has improved by leaps and bounds in recent months thanks to her unexpected maiden Wta title at the Tranlyvania Open last October.
While Osaka was the heavy favorite going into the match, Korpatsch provided stern resistance, particularly in the second set, when she battled back from 3-5 down to force a tiebreak. Osaka did a great job of fighting off her nerves and needed more than two...
Osaka was the main star at Pat Rafter Arena on New Year's Day, having accepted a wild card to play in Queensland. She played her first Wta match since September 2022 (at the Japan Open). And she was keen to ensure she never missed a beat.
The 26-year-old faced a determined challenge from World No. 83 Tamara Korpatsch, who has improved by leaps and bounds in recent months thanks to her unexpected maiden Wta title at the Tranlyvania Open last October.
While Osaka was the heavy favorite going into the match, Korpatsch provided stern resistance, particularly in the second set, when she battled back from 3-5 down to force a tiebreak. Osaka did a great job of fighting off her nerves and needed more than two...
- 1/1/2024
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Rafael Nadal has revealed that he never questioned his desire and motivation to return to full-time competition during his time away from the sport in the past year.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion was quizzed on whether he mirrored Naomi Osaka's sentiments about the possibility of falling out of love with tennis while he was on an injury hiatus.
Nadal, 37, damaged the psoas muscle in his hip at last year's Australian Open and had to sit out for the entire campaign. Osaka, meanwhile, had spent the past 12 months on maternity leave and has previously disclosed about her struggles with mental health.
The Japanese star was candid about her indefinite break when she spoke to reporters before her first Wta match in 15 months. She considered quitting the sport after seeing all the joy evaporate before having second thoughts.
Nadal resonates with what Osaka went through, and there are parallels. However,...
The 22-time Grand Slam champion was quizzed on whether he mirrored Naomi Osaka's sentiments about the possibility of falling out of love with tennis while he was on an injury hiatus.
Nadal, 37, damaged the psoas muscle in his hip at last year's Australian Open and had to sit out for the entire campaign. Osaka, meanwhile, had spent the past 12 months on maternity leave and has previously disclosed about her struggles with mental health.
The Japanese star was candid about her indefinite break when she spoke to reporters before her first Wta match in 15 months. She considered quitting the sport after seeing all the joy evaporate before having second thoughts.
Nadal resonates with what Osaka went through, and there are parallels. However,...
- 1/1/2024
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Naomi Osaka returned to tennis after becoming a mother and it was a dream comeback at the 2024 Brisbane International against Tamara Korpatsch.
Coming back to a sport after a long time is never easy, and the former world no. 1 on the Wta Tour certainly got to know that, as she played her last match in September 2022 against Daria Saville in Tokyo.
A few months after that, Osaka announced her pregnancy, and now, 15 months after her last match, the Japanese player is back on the tennis court, competing at the 2024 Brisbane International.
The draw of the tournament was quite nice to her, as she avoided all the seeded players, taking on world no. 83, Tamara Korpatsch from Germany in the first round of the tournament.
And there was not rust palpable on Osaka, on the contrary, it seemed her opponent was a bit nervous from taking on a four-time Grand Slam champion...
Coming back to a sport after a long time is never easy, and the former world no. 1 on the Wta Tour certainly got to know that, as she played her last match in September 2022 against Daria Saville in Tokyo.
A few months after that, Osaka announced her pregnancy, and now, 15 months after her last match, the Japanese player is back on the tennis court, competing at the 2024 Brisbane International.
The draw of the tournament was quite nice to her, as she avoided all the seeded players, taking on world no. 83, Tamara Korpatsch from Germany in the first round of the tournament.
And there was not rust palpable on Osaka, on the contrary, it seemed her opponent was a bit nervous from taking on a four-time Grand Slam champion...
- 1/1/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka is making a comeback to tennis, and it will be against a very tricky player Tamara Korpatsch at the 2024 Brisbane International.
So, what can we expect from this matchup? Well, if they played together, we might hear something from the German on social media. She's probably best known for the Wimbledon fiasco a few years ago when she went back and forth with a player on social media.
In the meantime, she became a pretty solid player who will beat you if you give her the chance. As for Osaka, well, she didn't play much lately. At least not on the tennis court. She became a mother and did many business things, but only recently did she start to get back into tennis.
She's motivated ahead of this comeback, and that's basically all you need to know. When Osaka is motivated, she's one of the best players in the world.
So, what can we expect from this matchup? Well, if they played together, we might hear something from the German on social media. She's probably best known for the Wimbledon fiasco a few years ago when she went back and forth with a player on social media.
In the meantime, she became a pretty solid player who will beat you if you give her the chance. As for Osaka, well, she didn't play much lately. At least not on the tennis court. She became a mother and did many business things, but only recently did she start to get back into tennis.
She's motivated ahead of this comeback, and that's basically all you need to know. When Osaka is motivated, she's one of the best players in the world.
- 12/31/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Brisbane International is set to kick off on New Year's Eve with a doubleheader of the men's and women's editions running concurrently next week.
The women's edition is returning to the Wta calendar for the first time since 2020. The tournament organizers have worked persistently to bring nearly one of the most complete lineups in Queensland for the first Wta 500 event of the new season.
At least six Top 20 players have committed to play in Brisbane in one of the most competitive fields in the first week of the year, and the possibility of a surprise champion is very high.
In this article, we shall list all available means of watching the 2024 Brisbane International on television, mobile phone, or tablet if you are far away from live action on a match court.
When Does The 2024 Brisbane International Start?
Main draw action in the women's tournament at the 2024 Brisbane International will...
The women's edition is returning to the Wta calendar for the first time since 2020. The tournament organizers have worked persistently to bring nearly one of the most complete lineups in Queensland for the first Wta 500 event of the new season.
At least six Top 20 players have committed to play in Brisbane in one of the most competitive fields in the first week of the year, and the possibility of a surprise champion is very high.
In this article, we shall list all available means of watching the 2024 Brisbane International on television, mobile phone, or tablet if you are far away from live action on a match court.
When Does The 2024 Brisbane International Start?
Main draw action in the women's tournament at the 2024 Brisbane International will...
- 12/31/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka admitted that she considered quitting tennis during her long absence from the game, but she eventually changed her mind.
The reason why Osaka was absent from tennis in the first place was that she didn't really enjoy playing. She was overwhelmed with anxiety and just didn't enjoy any of it anymore.
You didn't have to be a body language expert to see that she wasn't feeling it. Nobody was really surprised that she announced a break from the sport, and nobody should be really surprised that she felt like quitting.
Ahead of her return at the 2024 Brisbane International, the Japanese player revealed that it happened around the Japan Open in Tokyo in 2022.
Yeah, I would say right after Tokyo for, like, a month maybe I was thinking about it because I felt like all my joy went away for the sport. I felt like it kind of wasn't fair,...
The reason why Osaka was absent from tennis in the first place was that she didn't really enjoy playing. She was overwhelmed with anxiety and just didn't enjoy any of it anymore.
You didn't have to be a body language expert to see that she wasn't feeling it. Nobody was really surprised that she announced a break from the sport, and nobody should be really surprised that she felt like quitting.
Ahead of her return at the 2024 Brisbane International, the Japanese player revealed that it happened around the Japan Open in Tokyo in 2022.
Yeah, I would say right after Tokyo for, like, a month maybe I was thinking about it because I felt like all my joy went away for the sport. I felt like it kind of wasn't fair,...
- 12/31/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka will play her first Wta match since September 2022 at the 2024 Brisbane International.
After a 15-month hiatus in which she battled injuries and took maternity leave, Osaka is ready to rejoin the tour and re-establish herself as one of the Wta's best players. At 26, Osaka is only just entering her prime years and will continue to lust for more Grand Slam wins.
The first Wta 500 tournament of the season is taking place in Brisbane, where there is an overabundance of riches in the field. It is led by World No. 2 and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. At least six Top 20 players have joined the event to finetune their games.
Osaka's ranking deteriorated due to her inactivity from the tour in 2023. She took time away from the grind to give birth to her first child in July and will need to work up the ladder in 2024. But...
After a 15-month hiatus in which she battled injuries and took maternity leave, Osaka is ready to rejoin the tour and re-establish herself as one of the Wta's best players. At 26, Osaka is only just entering her prime years and will continue to lust for more Grand Slam wins.
The first Wta 500 tournament of the season is taking place in Brisbane, where there is an overabundance of riches in the field. It is led by World No. 2 and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. At least six Top 20 players have joined the event to finetune their games.
Osaka's ranking deteriorated due to her inactivity from the tour in 2023. She took time away from the grind to give birth to her first child in July and will need to work up the ladder in 2024. But...
- 12/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Brisbane International will be one of the most exciting Wta 500 tournaments of the season, and the tournament's draw has been released.
With the new season starting, there's not many more exciting tournaments than the 2024 Brisbane International, running from December 31st, 2023, until January 7th, 2024.
While the start of the new season is a good enough of a story line, there's another major storyline, and that's the return of a four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, who will play her first tournament in over a year.
The Japanese player is motivated to come back and she already knows her first opponent in Brisbane, as Osaka will take on Tamara Korpatsch, with her possible second-round match being against the former world no. 1, Karolina Pliskova.
But Osaka isn't the only exciting player at the tournament, as all players will want to fight for their share of the prize money and points. Aryna Sabalenka,...
With the new season starting, there's not many more exciting tournaments than the 2024 Brisbane International, running from December 31st, 2023, until January 7th, 2024.
While the start of the new season is a good enough of a story line, there's another major storyline, and that's the return of a four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, who will play her first tournament in over a year.
The Japanese player is motivated to come back and she already knows her first opponent in Brisbane, as Osaka will take on Tamara Korpatsch, with her possible second-round match being against the former world no. 1, Karolina Pliskova.
But Osaka isn't the only exciting player at the tournament, as all players will want to fight for their share of the prize money and points. Aryna Sabalenka,...
- 12/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka is only days away from returning to the tennis courts, and she's excited about tennis after being away for a while.
The Japanese player had a very exciting 2023 despite not spending much time on the tennis court competitively. She worked pretty hard in recent months to get back into shape to return to the sport.
As promised last year, Osaka will make her return to Australia in 2024, and it will be as a mother. That's exciting stuff for the Japanese player who matured a lot in recent months as she became a mother.
It's been a gratifying experience, per her own words, for brisbaneinternational.com.au, as she emerged as a much stronger person after becoming a mother.
"Being a mum has changed my life a lot. I think it changed my perspective on a lot of things. Giving birth was one of the most painful things I’ve ever gone through.
The Japanese player had a very exciting 2023 despite not spending much time on the tennis court competitively. She worked pretty hard in recent months to get back into shape to return to the sport.
As promised last year, Osaka will make her return to Australia in 2024, and it will be as a mother. That's exciting stuff for the Japanese player who matured a lot in recent months as she became a mother.
It's been a gratifying experience, per her own words, for brisbaneinternational.com.au, as she emerged as a much stronger person after becoming a mother.
"Being a mum has changed my life a lot. I think it changed my perspective on a lot of things. Giving birth was one of the most painful things I’ve ever gone through.
- 12/29/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Australian Open is set for a historic Sunday start and the prize money on offer will also be historic, with another increase compared to last year.
In 2023, players received a total of A$76.5 million in prize money across all competitions played at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In 2024, the total prize money will be A$86.5 million, and on top of that, the points distribution changed too in 2024.
That applies only to men's tournament, as the Atp announced points distribution changes across all levels of competitions. The Wta did something similar, but that did not impact the Grand Slam tournaments.
On the men's entry list, Novak Djokovic is the name that stands out, as the ten-time Australian Open champion will be defending his title in Melbourne from January 14th to 28th, while his main rival, Rafael Nadal will be making comeback to tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz will lead...
In 2023, players received a total of A$76.5 million in prize money across all competitions played at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In 2024, the total prize money will be A$86.5 million, and on top of that, the points distribution changed too in 2024.
That applies only to men's tournament, as the Atp announced points distribution changes across all levels of competitions. The Wta did something similar, but that did not impact the Grand Slam tournaments.
On the men's entry list, Novak Djokovic is the name that stands out, as the ten-time Australian Open champion will be defending his title in Melbourne from January 14th to 28th, while his main rival, Rafael Nadal will be making comeback to tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz will lead...
- 12/29/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis in a few days, and if he wins his match, he'll improve his standing on the history tables.
After being absent from tennis for a year, Nadal is set to make his comeback at the Brisbane International event. It begins in a few days, on December 31st, and it will be a hugely followed event because not only is Nadal coming back to tennis at the event, but Naomi Osaka is as well.
When it comes to Nadal, he'll have a chance to make history immediately upon his return. That doesn't happen often, but that's how things lined up for him. He's currently tied for 4th most match wins in the Open Era on the Atp Tour, and a win will secure that he's the sole owner of that spot.
Right now, Nadal has 1068 wins, the same number as Ivan Lendl, and the moment he wins another match,...
After being absent from tennis for a year, Nadal is set to make his comeback at the Brisbane International event. It begins in a few days, on December 31st, and it will be a hugely followed event because not only is Nadal coming back to tennis at the event, but Naomi Osaka is as well.
When it comes to Nadal, he'll have a chance to make history immediately upon his return. That doesn't happen often, but that's how things lined up for him. He's currently tied for 4th most match wins in the Open Era on the Atp Tour, and a win will secure that he's the sole owner of that spot.
Right now, Nadal has 1068 wins, the same number as Ivan Lendl, and the moment he wins another match,...
- 12/29/2023
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For the first time since 2020, tennis stars will descend on Queensland to play in the 13th edition of Brisbane International.
Running from December 31st to January 7th, the 2024 Brisbane International will welcome a plethora of world-class players to mark the official start of a brand-new tennis season.
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to become the first woman to defend the Australian Open in a decade, and getting some much-needed momentum in Brisbane is vital. The Belarusian powerhouse has a slim chance of becoming No. 1 for a second time at the end of January.
She'll be joined in Brisbane by the returning former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, who has already landed Down Under to play her first tournament in 15 months. 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will also add power and class to the 64-player singles draw with 16 byes.
Former Grand Slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Jelena Ostapenko are also part of the field.
Running from December 31st to January 7th, the 2024 Brisbane International will welcome a plethora of world-class players to mark the official start of a brand-new tennis season.
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to become the first woman to defend the Australian Open in a decade, and getting some much-needed momentum in Brisbane is vital. The Belarusian powerhouse has a slim chance of becoming No. 1 for a second time at the end of January.
She'll be joined in Brisbane by the returning former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, who has already landed Down Under to play her first tournament in 15 months. 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will also add power and class to the 64-player singles draw with 16 byes.
Former Grand Slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Jelena Ostapenko are also part of the field.
- 12/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Australian Open is just a few weeks away from starting, and there will be many interesting stories for fans to enjoy during the event.
The players on the Atp and Wta Tours will enter the first Grand Slam of the year with renewed hopes and goals. There are a multitude of tales for tennis lovers to follow throughout the Australian Open, with many of these not yet known, as they will be created during the tournament.
However, there are some stories that will be particularly interesting to follow in Melbourne. Many different options could be chosen, but this article provides five areas that are sure to fascinate throughout the Australian Open.
1. Rafael Nadal's Return To Tennis
Rafael Nadal is not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but one of the greatest sportspeople ever. The return of the 22-time Grand Slam champion after a year...
The players on the Atp and Wta Tours will enter the first Grand Slam of the year with renewed hopes and goals. There are a multitude of tales for tennis lovers to follow throughout the Australian Open, with many of these not yet known, as they will be created during the tournament.
However, there are some stories that will be particularly interesting to follow in Melbourne. Many different options could be chosen, but this article provides five areas that are sure to fascinate throughout the Australian Open.
1. Rafael Nadal's Return To Tennis
Rafael Nadal is not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but one of the greatest sportspeople ever. The return of the 22-time Grand Slam champion after a year...
- 12/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka's highly anticipated return to the Wta Tour is one that has every chance of succeeding.
The four-time Grand Slam champion has been away from tennis for over a year after giving birth to her first child. Osaka has touched down in Brisbane, where she is playing her first tournament on her return.
Many query whether the Japanese player can reach the high level she once had. It is an understandable concern after such a long period of time away from the sport, and after becoming a mother.
However, there are reasons to be confident of Osaka being successful on her comeback. This article provides five of these reasons.
5. Talent Does Not Go Away
One thing does not change, regardless of how long Osaka has been away. She is a unique talent, and that extraordinary ability remains inside the 2020 US Open champion.
Finding that talent on a consistent...
The four-time Grand Slam champion has been away from tennis for over a year after giving birth to her first child. Osaka has touched down in Brisbane, where she is playing her first tournament on her return.
Many query whether the Japanese player can reach the high level she once had. It is an understandable concern after such a long period of time away from the sport, and after becoming a mother.
However, there are reasons to be confident of Osaka being successful on her comeback. This article provides five of these reasons.
5. Talent Does Not Go Away
One thing does not change, regardless of how long Osaka has been away. She is a unique talent, and that extraordinary ability remains inside the 2020 US Open champion.
Finding that talent on a consistent...
- 12/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka's return is upon us, and former Wta player Barbara Schett previewed what we might see from the former number one.
The return of Naomi Osaka is probably the most exciting storyline in tennis. It's been a long time since we saw her play, and her ability with the racket makes it so exciting.
We don't know what's going to happen, but very few players were ever as dominant as Osaka was Down Under over the years. Former player Barbara Schett spoke to Eurosport about what we might expect from Osaka on her comeback.
She thinks it will likely go better than that of Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber because she's younger and generally has more of an aggressive game.
Caroline Wozniacki and Angie Kerber, they're a little bit more defensive. They do like to play with the pace of the opponent, but they don't have those killer shots like Naomi Osaka.
The return of Naomi Osaka is probably the most exciting storyline in tennis. It's been a long time since we saw her play, and her ability with the racket makes it so exciting.
We don't know what's going to happen, but very few players were ever as dominant as Osaka was Down Under over the years. Former player Barbara Schett spoke to Eurosport about what we might expect from Osaka on her comeback.
She thinks it will likely go better than that of Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber because she's younger and generally has more of an aggressive game.
Caroline Wozniacki and Angie Kerber, they're a little bit more defensive. They do like to play with the pace of the opponent, but they don't have those killer shots like Naomi Osaka.
- 12/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
While a lot of fans might be excited to see Naomi Osaka back in tennis, most other players won't be excited to see her back on the Wta Tour.
Most of them will likely play it cool and praise Osaak and her comeback to the sport but she's nothing more than a problem for most of them. If you're Iga Swiatek, you can't be that excited about a really good tennis player coming back to the sport.
It will make your job tougher, especially if Osaka is truly as motivated as she seems to be. Aryna Sabalenka certainly won't be thrilled by yet another competitor for trophies. Fans will love it, though, as it will make the Tour more exciting overall.
Regarding the analysts, Barbara Schett tends to believe that Swiatek and Sabalenka, who recently bested Ons Jabeur in Riyadh, would like to bypass Osaka Down Under. She spoke about...
Most of them will likely play it cool and praise Osaak and her comeback to the sport but she's nothing more than a problem for most of them. If you're Iga Swiatek, you can't be that excited about a really good tennis player coming back to the sport.
It will make your job tougher, especially if Osaka is truly as motivated as she seems to be. Aryna Sabalenka certainly won't be thrilled by yet another competitor for trophies. Fans will love it, though, as it will make the Tour more exciting overall.
Regarding the analysts, Barbara Schett tends to believe that Swiatek and Sabalenka, who recently bested Ons Jabeur in Riyadh, would like to bypass Osaka Down Under. She spoke about...
- 12/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka is back on the tennis courts of Australia as her much-anticipated comeback is finally on the horizon.
Osaka shared a photo of herself boarding a plane last weekend with the caption "on the way" to play her first tennis tournament in 15 months. The good news is that she has landed in Australia and is in Brisbane already, where she was pictured training and all smiles for the cameras.
Osaka, who hasn't played since September 2022, missed last season after taking maternity leave. She kept the news of pregnancy a top secret while preparing for last year's Australian Open before withdrawing just days before the tournament.
The Japanese star later spilled the beans and admitted she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend - the American rapper Cordae. As a result, she was forced to write off the season. Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in July 2023 and...
Osaka shared a photo of herself boarding a plane last weekend with the caption "on the way" to play her first tennis tournament in 15 months. The good news is that she has landed in Australia and is in Brisbane already, where she was pictured training and all smiles for the cameras.
Osaka, who hasn't played since September 2022, missed last season after taking maternity leave. She kept the news of pregnancy a top secret while preparing for last year's Australian Open before withdrawing just days before the tournament.
The Japanese star later spilled the beans and admitted she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend - the American rapper Cordae. As a result, she was forced to write off the season. Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in July 2023 and...
- 12/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka is jetting off to Australia, so she is officially all set to play her first tournament after a maternity absence.
The Japanese tennis star has been out of action since September 2022, precisely 15 months ago. Osaka played her last Wta tournament before going on an indefinite break in Tokyo, where she was forced to withdraw from the event due to illness.
Ahead of the 2023 Australian Open, the former World No. 1 shocked the tennis world when she announced that she was taking a leave of absence. Days later, Osaka admitted she was pregnant and writing off the 2023 tennis season.
After giving birth to her first child in July, she intended to return to the tour in 2024 and took the first steps of her comeback journey on the practice courts. Osaka is planning a busy schedule next year, which will see her more involved in competition.
In an interview with ESPN during the American summer,...
The Japanese tennis star has been out of action since September 2022, precisely 15 months ago. Osaka played her last Wta tournament before going on an indefinite break in Tokyo, where she was forced to withdraw from the event due to illness.
Ahead of the 2023 Australian Open, the former World No. 1 shocked the tennis world when she announced that she was taking a leave of absence. Days later, Osaka admitted she was pregnant and writing off the 2023 tennis season.
After giving birth to her first child in July, she intended to return to the tour in 2024 and took the first steps of her comeback journey on the practice courts. Osaka is planning a busy schedule next year, which will see her more involved in competition.
In an interview with ESPN during the American summer,...
- 12/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Tennis fans can now begin the count for the first Grand Slam tournament of the upcoming season, which is set to commence at the Australian Open.
There is intrigue and uncertainty regarding several returning Wta stars, including former champions Naomi Oska and Angelique Kerber, who will rejoin the tour after taking a maternity break.
The 2024 Australian Open entry list has officially been released, and it is now time to look ahead at the potential first-round matches that could come to fruition at next month's tournament.
5. Angelique Kerber vs Caroline Wozniacki
Two veterans and returning mothers who have done it all. Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki will lead the charge of four former champions making their tennis return at the 2024 Australian Open.
Wozniacki has been granted a wild card (six months after coming out of retirement), while Kerber rejoins the tour from maternity leave and will use a Special Ranking. That...
There is intrigue and uncertainty regarding several returning Wta stars, including former champions Naomi Oska and Angelique Kerber, who will rejoin the tour after taking a maternity break.
The 2024 Australian Open entry list has officially been released, and it is now time to look ahead at the potential first-round matches that could come to fruition at next month's tournament.
5. Angelique Kerber vs Caroline Wozniacki
Two veterans and returning mothers who have done it all. Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki will lead the charge of four former champions making their tennis return at the 2024 Australian Open.
Wozniacki has been granted a wild card (six months after coming out of retirement), while Kerber rejoins the tour from maternity leave and will use a Special Ranking. That...
- 12/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Iga Swiatek is looking forward to seeing Naomi Osaka return to the court for the 2024 season and the Wta world number one also hopes one of her idols, Rafael Nadal, also has a strong comeback.
Swiatek ended the 2023 campaign at the top of the Wta rankings and notched her fourth career Grand Slam during the season, too. The Polish player triumphed at the Roland Garros for a third time in four years and went on to win the Wta Finals in November.
At the World Tennis League exhibition in Abu Dhabi, Swiatek shared her excitement at seeing Osaka back, after the former world number one revealed she would return to the court in 2024 for the first time since September 2022.
When speaking to the National, the 22-year-old explained that she will be watching returning giant Osaka, and her long-term inspiration Nadal, with interest.
"I really like to watch them, so just...
Swiatek ended the 2023 campaign at the top of the Wta rankings and notched her fourth career Grand Slam during the season, too. The Polish player triumphed at the Roland Garros for a third time in four years and went on to win the Wta Finals in November.
At the World Tennis League exhibition in Abu Dhabi, Swiatek shared her excitement at seeing Osaka back, after the former world number one revealed she would return to the court in 2024 for the first time since September 2022.
When speaking to the National, the 22-year-old explained that she will be watching returning giant Osaka, and her long-term inspiration Nadal, with interest.
"I really like to watch them, so just...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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