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Watching the Grass Growth of Naomi Osaka

Watching the Grass Growth of Naomi Osaka

How Naomi Osaka finally found her footing at Wimbledon after a slip left years of bruises.

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Ben Rothenberg
Jul 03, 2025
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WIMBLEDON, England — The first time I ever watched Naomi Osaka play tennis in person was 10 years ago, and she was on a grass court.

To read the next ~2,000 words on how Naomi Osaka became the ultimate hard court specialist in tennis, but is now verging on a long-awaited grass breakthrough—and Wimbledon Day 4 Matches to Watch—please subscribe to Bounces! Thanks! -Ben

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