“She always put others first and encouraged me”: How Naomi Osaka’s mom backed her tennis dreams by working long hours while her father taught both sisters the game

Naomi Osaka’s success in tennis is attributed to her parents’ efforts throughout her journey. Her mother, Tamaki Osaka, worked tirelessly to support her daughters’ tennis ambitions and expenses. Leonard François, Naomi’s father, self-taught himself the sport to coach both daughters after being inspired by the Williams sisters. Their different approaches provided a solid foundation for Naomi’s career as a professional player.