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Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are now joint owners of North Carolina Courage

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are now joint owners of North Carolina Courage.

Naomi Osaka unites with veteran Serena Williams as part-owner of the North Carolina Courage franchise to boost financial support in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Serena Williams support women off the court

Tennis icon Serena Williams is respected as one of the most decorated stars in women’s tennis. Having won twenty three Grand Slams in women’s singles tennis, she is only behind the legendary Margaret Court when it comes to most Grand Slam wins. She has a gigantic fan following in the United States and has also supported significantly in USA’s progress and initiatives that involve coloured women.

One of Serena’s most important contributions is to the North Carolina Courage, a team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Growing star Naomi Osaka recently has partnered with Williams in this initiative and is now part-owner of the franchise. We believe that Serena Williams and Billie Jean King played a role in persuading her to get into this. Naomi Osaka has admitted that she has seeing this sort of ongoing thing where other athletes invest in other sports. She always thought it was really cool and now she is also part of this movement. She acknowledges Billie Jean King’s text to her and admits that she was inspired by those messages.

Naomi Osaka’s 2020 earnings

Remarkably, Naomi Osaka is the only sportswoman ahead of Serena Williams as per Forbes’ 2020 Celebrity 100. Osaka’s 2020 revenues stand at an approx.. $37.4 million, making her the richest sportswoman in the year gone by. After signing pacts with Nike, Nissan, MasterCard and a dozen of other brands, she has received more than $30 million off the court. Osaka is the 1st Japanese player to win a Grand Slam tournament and the 1st Asian player to attain the number one ranking in singles.

Osaka Australian Open 2021

Naomi Osaka latest major triumph has been at the 2021 Australian Open where she beat Jennifer Brady in the finals to mark her fourth Grand Slam. Osaka defeated Brady in straight sets with a 6-4, 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title. As a result of this win, Osaka will now ascend to No. 2 in the WTA rankings. With this win she betters her own record to 14 consecutive wins in Grand Slam events and a successful run of 21 straight matches.

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Naomi Osaka creates tennis history joins Federer & Seles with first 4 Grand Slam wins record

February 23, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Naomi Osaka Players Roger Federer

Naomi Osaka creates tennis history joins Federer & Seles with first 4 Grand Slam wins record.

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open success recently lengthened her undefeated record in Grand Slam finals to 4-0. That has perched the 23-year-old in privileged company, as she joined Monica Seles and Roger Federer to become the only players in the Open Era to win their first 4 Grand Slam finals.

Understandably, Naomi Osaka was thrilled to learn about the unique milestone.

“My response is that that’s extremely amazing company,” Naomi Osaka reacted when she was informed about the record. “I wish that I can have one grain of how Monica Seles and Roger Federer’s careers have unfolded. You can only hope and you can just keep going down your own route. But it’s certainly something crazy to get to know.”

While both Monica Seles and Roger Federer started by triumphing into their first four Grand Slam finals, neither player was able to retain their 100% record on the biggest stage. Federer went on to prolong his winning run to 7 Grand Slam finals, before dropping a match to Rafael Nadal in the 2006 French Open final.

Seles, on the other hand, secured the first 6 Grand Slam finals she contested, before going down to Steffi Graf in the 1992 Wimbledon women’s singles final. She halted her career with a 9-4 record in Major finals while Federer, who is scheduled to return to the men’s professional tennis next month, has a 20-11 record in Slam finals at this point.

Naomi Osaka also among elite group of ladies in tennis history to have not once lost a Grand Slam final.

While neither Roger Federer nor Monica Seles was able to sustain their 100% record in Grand Slam finals, there have been some players preceding the Open era who went unbeaten in Grand Slam finals all through their respective careers.

Five women, who played earlier than 1968, logged perfect records in Slam finals (considering minimum 5 finals reached). Maureen Connolly, affectionately known as “Little Mo”, leads this stat with a flawless 9-0 record in Grand Slam finals.

Connolly won 9 Majors in the 1950s, including all 4 in 1953. The American’s career culminated suddenly at the young age of 19 when she damaged her leg in a horseback riding mishap.

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Daniil Medvedev confesses Djokovic more difficult to play than Nadal

February 23, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Daniil Medvedev Novak Djokovic Players Rafael Nadal

Daniil Medvedev confesses Djokovic more difficult to play than Nadal.

Daniil Medvedev had a difficult time against Novak Djokovic recently in the 2021 Australian Open final in Melbourne. He has confessed that Djokovic is the most difficult player to play in the world, however he is learning something each time.

Daniil compares Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

Daniil Medvedev has just gone down in straight sets at the 2021 Australian Open final when facing a terrific Novak Djokovic. The Serbian superstar was facing a competitor that many judged to be like him, but much younger. However, Novak proved those opinionated people incorrect again as he showed that he could easily infuse lethal variations in his game strategy. That was precisely what he did versus the Russian ace that looked to be powerless to offer any significant opposition.

Why are experts comparing the Medvedev Djokovic final with the Queen’s Gambit

This was Medvedev’s second final as he squandered last time to Rafael Nadal in the 2019 US Open. That day, Daniil recuperated from a 2-set deficit, but eventually he collapsed in the decider (7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4).

Daniil was asked to compare both these big loss experiences against 2 of the best in the game.

“I get nearer since I gain experience each time, and that is the point to note. If I play Djokovic again here in the final, I will do things in a different way, on and off the court, because I will recall that mortal defeat; It doesn’t mean that I will inevitably win, but that’s the life of a tennis professional. Let’s say that the loss in New York may have hurt more for the reason that I had more chances to win. But these are two hugely different matches.

Rafael Nadal gives you more time to react on the court. He’s incredible in defence and with his forehand. You think you’ve earned the point and you get mad. But at least you have time to think and react, to acclimatise.

Against Novak, I would have liked to do different things, but he robbed me of time for that, he took the benefit in everything, very swiftly. The match must have lasted 2 hours but it’s as if it took just thirty minutes and presto, I was holding the runners up trophy.”

Daniil Medvedev ranking in 2021

Currently ranked at world no.3 (career-high), Daniil played his last match on the 21st of February when he was overpowered by Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final of the 2021 Australian Open.

This season Medvedev has a constituted 10-1 record. Daniil Medvedev’s latest run at the 2021 Australian Open was the best accomplishment of his season.

Novak Djokovic ranking in 2021

Presently perched at world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 21st of February when he routed Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final of the 2021 Australian Open to win his 82nd career title.

Currently, during this season Djokovic has amassed a 9-0 match record. His season has started with a bang after winning the first slam of the year, the 2021 Australian Open.

Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic competed with each other eight times. Their actual H2H record is 5-3 in favour of Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they clashed, Novak Djokovic won 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the 2021 final in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 21st of February 2021.

Rafael Nadal ranking in 2021

Currently hovering almost at the top at world no.2, Nadal played his last match on the 17th of February when he was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter of the 2021 Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal QF 2021 Australian Open Post Match Interview

Until now, during this year Rafael Nadal has clocked 4-1 win-loss record.

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Strange anomaly in the WTA ranking of Barty, Osaka & Williams

February 22, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Ashleigh Barty Naomi Osaka Players Serena Williams

Strange anomaly in the WTA ranking of Barty, Osaka & Williams!

Naomi Osaka ranking vs Ashleigh Barty’s ranking

Naomi Osaka is ranked only no.2 in spite of winning two slams while Ashleigh Barty won just two smaller titles in 1 year and a half.

Naomi Osaka has just captured her 2nd Australian Open and fourth career slam. The Japanese champion exhibited remarkable and solid tennis and she is widely deemed to be the face of WTA tennis and the player to beat.

Naomi stands at 2 slams right now and for some bizarre reasons, she is rated only no.2 in the world after Ashleigh Barty who has yet to get a major title to her name. The Australian Ashleigh Barty, in the last year and a half, won just 2 minor titles: one in Adelaide and the Yarra Classic in Melbourne

The justification for this inconsistency is that the WTA decided to protect the rankings because of the pandemic, which made a case for good judgment only until a certain point. But now with the 2021 season underway, it doesn’t seem to reflect the true picture. Fans would like to see the a re-rating based on actual achievements of the players. However, the Women’s Tennis Association have not indicated anything to that effect. On the other hand, the men’s ranking seem to portray the right order.

Serena Williams’ ranking

The American superstar didn’t manage to win the 2021 version of the Australian Open and she bowed down in the semifinal to Naomi Osaka. After her current run, she is back in the top10 to be ranked no.7.

Hashtags: #NaomiOsaka #SerenaWilliams #AshBarty

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While Naomi bags the title Jennifer Brady wins hearts by a very inspiring post match speech

February 20, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Jennifer Brady Naomi Osaka Players

While Naomi bags the title Jennifer Brady wins hearts by a very inspiring post match speech.

Naomi Osaka is the unquestionable queen of women’s tennis and what the social media is making out her post match speech to be a troll on Brady is not in the right spirit.

The Japanese star was relentless as she won her 4th grand slam title by defeating Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 in the 2021 Australian Open final on Saturday night.

Osaka, who advanced to the final after easily brushing aside Serena Williams in the semis, was too stylish and calm for Brady, who tasted defeat in the first grand slam final of her career.

The American has relished a swift rise in the past 12 months, making the US Open semi-finals last year and the final at Melbourne Park, but she’ll have to wait a bit longer for another opportunity at lifting some silverware at one of tennis’ four most prominent tournaments.

While Naomi took away the cup Brady won the hearts of the fans. She paid tribute to an “inspirational” Osaka in the post-match speech. Jennifer Brady was extremely gracious in her speech, she thanked everyone who had to be and she congratulated all those involved. She was all praise for Naomi.

Naomi on the other hand also heaped praise on her opponent — but started off by savagely trolling her rival.

Maybe she didn’t hear what Brady said, or maybe it was deliberate. Either way, it was not overlooked by the internethttps://t.co/b3PrlFpLxh #AusOpen
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 20, 2021

Maybe she didn’t hear what Brady said, or maybe it was deliberate. Either way, it was not overlooked by the internet.

Hashtags: #JenniferBrady #NaomiOsaka #AusOpen

Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser

February 18, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Players Serena Williams

Serena Williams calls it a big error day before she breaks down during post match presser.

In a semi final where 2 of the greatest names in women’s tennis clashed there obviously had to emerge a single winner.

And today was Naomi Osaka’s day as she outclassed Serena Williams in straight sets and confirmed her berth in the finals alongside Jennifer Brady.

Naomi Osaka has said it before that she totally idolizes Serena and she did give her a respectful bow after the match.

Likewise Serena ahs also said it before that she adores Naomi. Some observers believe that Serena sees her younger self in her.

In the post match presser Serena acknowledges that today was not her day and that it was filled with unforced errors. She went on to say that even the errors were so simple ones that she decided to call it a “big error day” for her.

Watch the presser till the end when she actually breaks down and leaves the podium.

Serena’s fans are heart broken as for now, and will eagerly await her next grand slam appearance. Hopefully Serena will get to level Margaret Court’s record then.

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Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent

February 17, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Naomi Osaka Players Serena Williams

Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent ?

While Noami Osaka grew up idolizing Serena Williams, the latter is all praise for the former.

“I believe like she does everything well,” the twenty three-time Grand Slam singles title champion was all praise when she spoke about Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams complimented Naomi Osaka as an “incredible opponent” in a press conference on Tuesday as the two tennis megastars prepare to lock horns in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday.

After beating Romania’s Halep in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Williams responded to questions about what her thoughts were about the impending semi-final match against Japan’s Osaka during a post-match interview.

“I feel good, I feel like … I’m here, I’m happy to be here, and I gotta keep going, that’s obviously the goal,” Williams said. “Obviously, I have an incredible opponent to play, so it’ll be nice to hopefully keep raising the level of my game – I’m going to have to.”

At another point in the news conference, Serena Williams commented that Osaka is a “very strong player.”

She acknowledged that Naomi has a good serve, has a great return, strong on both sides.

Williams and Osaka had a memorable encounter at the 2018 U.S. Open, when umpire Carlos Ramos polemically delivered Williams three code violations. Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in that match, achieving her first Grand Slam title.

Furor surrounding the legendary match dwarfed Osaka’s win at the time, and the event fueled a wave of discriminatory and sexist assaults against Serena.

Williams tackled the scandalous match in a 2019 essay for Harper’s Bazaar, sharing a note she sent to Naomi that read, in part:

“I had no idea the media would pit us against each other. I would love the chance to live that moment over again. I am, was, and will always be happy for you and supportive of you. I would never, ever want the light to shine away from another female, specifically another black female athlete.”

Twenty three year old Osaka, who grew up adoring the thirty nine year old Serena, noted during a post-match interview this week that she always “watches Serena’s matches.”

Williams is pursuing her twenty fourth Grand Slam singles title, which would bring her level with Margaret Court’s record, including the thirteen Court won before the Open era.

Two larger than life and totally in form tennis stars have set the stage for a blockbuster semi final at the 2021 Australian Open.

Hashtags: #serenawilliams #naomiosaka #serena #wta #tennismom

Why is Nick Kyrgios obsessed with mocking Djokovic

February 15, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Nick Kyrgios Novak Djokovic Players

Why is Nick Kyrgios obsessed with mocking Djokovic ?

Nick Kyrgios aped Novak Djokovic’s match-winning commemoration as he walked out to an empty arena for his 2nd round doubles match on Sunday.

Nick Kyrgios’ obsession of imitating world No.1 Novak Djokovic doesn’t appear to be decelerating any time soon, with the opinionated Australian star once again making fun of the Serbian star’s characteristic victory celebration.

Djokovic frequently marks his triumphs with his legendary ‘heart throwing’ celebration as a way to thank the fans – but he was ridiculed for doing so in front of an vacant stadium during the 2020 US Open last year.

With the Australian Open deprived of crowds after getting underway with audiences earlier in February thanks to an outburst of the coronavirus in Melbourne, Kyrgios and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis arrived at an eerily quiet Show Court 1 for their match against 4th seeds Wesley Koolhof and Lukasz Kubot.

Evidently pointing to Djokovic’s much-panned US Open celebration, Kyrgios mocked the move as he strode onto the court for the 2nd round doubles clash.

He’s at it again ?

Nick Kyrgios directly mocked Novak Djokovic ahead of his #AusOpen doubles match today >> https://t.co/mT9pkt1zsK pic.twitter.com/R2D59jBaIL
— FOXSportsAUS (@FOXSportsAUS) February 14, 2021

While Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were defeated by Koolhof and Kubot 6-3, 6-4, fans on social media took more notice of the Australian star’s most recent dig at Djokovic.

While Novak Djokovic recently said he doesn’t have ‘much respect’ for Nick Kyrgios, the Serbian icon had bigger issues on his mind after defeating Milos.

Kyrgios Djokovic war of words is going on for a long time and doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. Nick Kyrgios is known for his blunt criticism’s but off late he has had taken it to a sarcastic high by doing mock Djoko drills. Fans are enjoying this all the way. Let us hope it remains good spirited character jabbing on both sides and doesn’t effect thier careers in tennis!

Hashtags: #kyrgios #nickkyrgios #kyrgiosfans #nickkyrgios #kyrgiisback #kingkyrgios novakdjokovic #teamdjokovic #djokovic #nolefam

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Serena Williams Unstoppable Jewellery collection in aid of Black entrepreneurs

February 15, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Players Serena Williams

Serena Williams Unstoppable Jewellery collection in aid of Black entrepreneurs.

Serena Williams offers financial support for black small business owners.

For Black History Month, Serena Williams Jewellery is contributing a part of the profits to Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund.

Opportunity Fund is a leading nonprofit association assisting diverse, resilient business persons through these difficult times.

From fiscal assistance to professional advice, its Small Business Relief Fund provides essential relief to small businesses crushed by the pandemic — particularly those run by women, people of color and immigrants.

Since 1994, Opportunity Fund has utilized more than $1 billion and aided thousands of businesspersons invest in their families’ futures.

Serena Williams Jewellery aims to help black women and black small business owners by bequeathing the proceeds to Opportunity Fund.

Tennis star, Jewellery and fashion designer Serena Williams is growing her assistance for Opportunity Fund.

Throughout February, a portion of the earnings from Serena Williams Jewellery has been earmarked to go into the Opportunity Fund’s Small Industry Relief Fund, which provides direct monetary assistance to Black Small-Business Owners.

With the creation of Jewellery that signifies Serena’s positivity, fortitude and kindness comes a renewed commitment to the community, symbolizing her relentless desire to help others in a significant way.

Purchasing a necklace or bracelet from the Serena Williams Jewellery Unstoppable line not only enriches a woman’s accessory wardrobe, but also gives her a sense of inspiration by helping others.

Serena’s stance on Instagram and other social media in February pays homage to black women whose power, valor and foresight have changed the course of history: among these unstoppable

Serena Williams Jewellery Unstoppable product line is available on serenawilliamsJewellery.com. In association with international diamond manufacturer K.P. Sanghvi, Serena Williams Jewellery features morally sourced and discord-free diamonds.

K.P. Sanghvi is one of the world’s leading diamond and diamond Jewellery makers, having worked with well-known Jewellery brands across the globe for over 5 decades. Guided by the perceptions and guidance of 3 generations of the Sanghvi family, K.P. Sanghvi places social accountability at the vanguard of the company values, along with honesty and superior craftsmanship.

While Serena Williams is busy competing at the 2021 Australian Open, her Jewellery business is engaged in helping the black community.

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Serena Williams is an unstoppable queen and the greatest athlete ever

February 13, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Players Serena Williams

Serena Williams is an unstoppable queen and the greatest athlete ever

Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian has honored her by wearing “unstoppable queen” t-shirt at the 2021 Australian Open.

Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian wearing his wife’s shirt at the Australian Openhttps://t.co/pcxmR5Or62
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 13, 2021

Serena Williams is having a dream run in Melbourne at the 2021 Australian Open. The American superstar looks stronger and stronger as she has not dropped a single set in the first 3 rounds of the Australian Open. The ex world no.1 was great in salvaging from a 3-5 deficit in her game against Anastasia Potapova before winning 7-6 (5) 6-2 in the second round.

While Serena has been making news on the courts her Husband has been equally popular off the court. Alexis Ohanian has been seen wearing Serena’s latest range of “Unstoppable Queen” t-shirts. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, accompanied his wife to Melbourne in order to take care of their daughter Olympia.

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Earlier in February Nike revealed the jaw-dropping collection inspired by tennis icon Serena Williams ahead of the 2021 Australian Open.

The compilation includes 5 graphic tees with motivating phrases like “powerful and beautiful”, “Unstoppable queen” and “You are strong”. Plus there is one witty print that says “Greatest athlete ever”, with the word “female” crossed out because she’s evidently one of the greatest of all time, irrespective of gender.

The unveiling of the new line came just ahead of the tennis star leaving for the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne.

Hashtags: #unstoppablequeen #serenawilliams #alexisohanian

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Serena Williams boasts of her beach body in single-piece swimsuit

Serena Williams and her Daughter Olympia Light Up Streets of Rome