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8 Things You Need to Know About the US Open Sensation Naomi Osaka

06/09/2018 - 07:54 PM

If you've been following all the action going on at the 2018 US Open [1] (there's a lot) you'll know that Naomi Osaka has been dominating the competition. The 20-year-old has been called the future of women's tennis, and we couldn't agree more. She's currently ranked number 17 in the world, and has beaten some of best tennis players like Serena Williams [2] at the 2018 Miami Open and Maria Sharapova [3] at the BNP Paribas Open. Before she hits the court facing off with Madison Keys [4] in the women's singles semi-finals tonight, here are a few things you should know about the tennis sensation.

She's of Japanese-Haitian Descent, and Is the First Female Semifinalist to Represent Japan at the US Open

The 20-Year-Old Has a 120-mph Serve and a Powerful Forehand

She Always Has a Hair Tie on Her

Her Workouts Are No Joke

Serena Williams Is Her Idol

When She Isn't Playing Tennis, She's Picking Up New Skills Like Sand Surfing

She Can Also Box

She Has a Not-So-Secret Secret Instagram Account Showcasing Her Photography and Travels


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