World number one Naomi Osaka launched her Indian Wells WTA title defence with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in a grudge match against Kristina Mladenovic on Saturday. Osaka, whose second straight Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January propelled her to the top of the rankings, was beaten by 65th-ranked Mladenovic in Dubai last […]Read More
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Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Thursday it had signed U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka as its next brand ambassador. Nissan wants to tap the tennis star’s youth, drive and Japanese roots to appeal to younger customers. Osaka, 20, shot to international fame on Saturday when she defeated 36-year-old American Serena Williams at […]Read More