Topic: Naomi Osaka

Ash Barty was rewarded for a 44-hour commute from Australia to Miami when she claimed the 2021 Miami Open title Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla. She also retained her No. 1 world ranking despite facing elite competition.

Maria Sakkari handed Naomi Osaka her first loss in nearly 14 months Wednesday at the Miami Open. Sakkari steamrolled the world's No. 2 player 6-0, 6-4 in the semifinals of the tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.

World No. 1 Ash Barty needed extra time to fend off Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Australian escaped the 2-hour, 16-minute match with a ticket to the Miami Open semifinals.

Florida has long been known as a tennis factory, regularly churning out elite women's players. Many have returned to compete in the Miami Open and credit the state's role in their rise to fame.

Ash Barty, the No. 1 women's tennis player in the world, defeated Victoria Azarenka in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Miami Open on Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Sunday after her opponent, Nina Stojanovic, withdrew from their scheduled match due to a right thigh injury.

Cori "Coco" Gauff and Sofia Kenin, two of the latest tennis phenoms to emerge from Florida's talent-rich training grounds, have taken split paths to deal with pressure and expectations that came with rapid success.

Naomi Osaka used pro tennis' pandemic pause to gain a new perspective on life. The study in self-reflection has led to one of the most dominant runs of her career, including two of the last three Grand Slam titles.

Tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn from this week's Miami Open due to recent oral surgery.

Naomi Osaka used her powerful serve and improved return to beat American Jennifer Brady in 77 minutes and claim her second Australian Open title in three years on Saturday in Melbourne.