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Naomi Osaka compares herself to Paige Bueckers before US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Naomi Osaka compares herself to Paige Bueckers before US Open
Summary

Naomi Osaka prepares to start her US Open campaign against Anastasia Zakharova. Ahead of her matches, Osaka named WNBA player Paige Bueckers as a comparison in an interview, highlighting her admiration for Bueckers. Both athletes found early success in their careers, with Osaka winning the US Open in 2018 and Bueckers gaining attention as a top college basketball player. Osaka, ranked No. 13, aims for her third US Open title, having reached the semifinal last year and the quarterfinals at Wimbledon this summer.

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  • •Osaka faces Zakharova in her US Open opener on Monday.
  • •Osaka has previously won the US Open twice.
  • •Bueckers attended the 2024 Mubadala DC Open to support Tiafoe.
  • •Both athletes rose to prominence at young ages in their sports.
  • •Osaka is a former world No. 1 and high-paid athlete.
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  • 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis star Naomi Osaka lists UConn's Paige Bueckers as WNBA comparison: 'Really cool'
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Naomi Osaka will begin her US Open run Monday evening, looking for her third win in the competition.

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