Famous Japanese Female Tennis Players

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Naomi Osaka

(Japanese Professional Tennis Player and First Asian Player to Hold the Top Ranking in Singles)

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Birthdate: October 16, 1997

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka made history by being the first player of Asian origin to hold the world number one rank in singles. Osaka made headlines when in 2021, she withdrew from the French Open after refusing to be part of a press conference to protect her mental health.

Mari Osaka

(Retired Japanese Tennis Player and Fashion Designer)

Birthdate: April 3, 1996

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Mari Osaka is a Japanese tennis player. In 2014, she made her WTA Tour debut at the Bank of the West Classic, partnering with Marina Shamayko in the doubles event. A few years later, she made her WTA Tour singles debut at the 2019 Miami Open. Her sister, Naomi Osaka, is also a tennis player.