**Osaka Tennis: The Grand Slam of Internet Culture** In the vast, ever-evolving landscape of internet culture, a new champion has emerged, swinging its racket with the finesse of a seasoned pro. We’re talking about “Osaka Tennis,” a trend that’s been serving up aces across the global digital court. But what’s the score on this viral…
# **Naomi Osaka vs. Maria Sakkari: A Grand Slam for the Ages** In the world of tennis, where aces and backhands reign supreme, two queens of the court have captured the global spotlight: Naomi Osaka and Maria Sakkari. Their recent clashes, particularly in the Australian Open 2023, have sent the internet into a frenzy, sparking…
Naomi Osaka Turns 26: A Global Birthday in the Age of Perpetual Crises By Dave’s Locker International Desk TOKYO—Somewhere between North Korea’s latest missile tantrum and the IMF’s revised “we’re-all-screwed” growth forecast, Naomi Osaka blew out 26 candles last week. That’s 26 revolutions around a sun that, according to the IPCC, now feels like a…
Naomi Osaka, the soft-spoken grand-slam dispenser who once made an entire stadium hush like a library in a police raid, has become a global Rorschach test. From Melbourne to Manhattan, Lagos to Lausanne, people peer at the 26-year-old and see whatever the zeitgeist needs: a mental-health pioneer, a corporate cash-cow, a reluctant activist, or—depending on…
