Who is Naomi Osaka?

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Naomi Osaka is a Japanese tennis player and social justice advocate who, in 2019, became the first Asian player to reach the top of the Women’s Tennis Association world rankings. She is also the first tennis player from Japan to win a Grand Slam singles title. Read Britannica’s interview with Naomi Osaka to learn more about her.