Naomi Osaka Schedule Ranking Biography and Indian Wells Open 2027
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player and four time Grand Slam champion and former world No 1 who won her first WTA title at Indian Wells in 2018.
Naomi Osaka Profile and Indian Wells Overview
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player born on October 16 1997 in Osaka Japan and raised in the United States. She is right handed with one of the biggest serves in the game and is a four time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No 1 and the first Asian player to reach the top of the singles rankings. She won her very first WTA title at the 2018 Indian Wells Open which makes the BNP Paribas Open a career defining event for her.
The 2027 edition runs from February 28 to March 14 2027 with the main draw from March 3. She returned to the tour in 2024 after maternity leave and is ranked around No 18 in late 2026. See the full Indian Wells players list and the 2027 schedule for more.
Naomi Osaka Quick Facts and Biography
| Full name | Naomi Osaka (大坂 なおみ) |
| Date of birth | October 16 1997 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | Chūō ku Osaka Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Heritage | Japanese mother and Haitian father |
| Languages | English with some Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | About 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Plays | Right handed with a two handed backhand and an aggressive baseline game |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Career high singles ranking | No 1 (January 28 2019) |
| Current ranking | No 18 (October 12 2026) |
| Coach | Tomasz Wiktorowski |
| Racket | Yonex EZONE 98 |
| Apparel | Nike |
| Career prize money | About 27200000 US dollars |
| Estimated net worth | About 120000000 US dollars (unofficial estimate) |
Naomi Osaka at the Indian Wells Open BNP Paribas Open 2027
The 2027 BNP Paribas Open runs from February 28 to March 14 2027 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California. Family Day is February 27 and qualifying runs February 28 to March 2 and the main draw begins on March 3. The seeds and draw and order of play are released just before the event. Her 2027 entry has not yet been confirmed by the tournament and the draw will set her opponents and starting round and match dates. Read more at the official BNP Paribas Open website and in our Indian Wells news.
Why Indian Wells Mattered for Osaka
The 2018 Indian Wells title was the turning point of her career. Still unseeded and ranked outside the top 40 she beat two top 10 players on her way to the trophy including the then world No 1 and lifted her first tour level title at just 20. Within six months she had won the US Open and within a year she was world No 1. The California desert is where the Osaka era effectively began.
Year by Year at Indian Wells
| Year | Result | Opponent or note |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not confirmed | Entry and participation pending |
| 2026 | Round of 16 | Lost to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets |
| 2025 | First round | Lost to Camila Osorio |
| 2024 | Round of 32 | Lost to Elise Mertens in her comeback year |
| 2023 | Did not play | Maternity leave |
| 2022 | Round of 64 | Lost to Veronika Kudermetova in a match marked by an on court heckling incident |
| 2019 | Round of 16 | Lost to Belinda Bencic as defending champion and world No 1 |
| 2018 | Champion | Beat Daria Kasatkina 6 3 6 2 in the final |
| 2017 | Round of 32 | Lost to Madison Keys |
Her 2018 title remains her defining Indian Wells result.
Naomi Osaka Schedule and Upcoming Matches
Her schedule changes through the season depending on entries and results and fitness and withdrawals. For the 2027 BNP Paribas Open her participation and match schedule have not yet been confirmed and the official draw will determine her opponents and starting round and match dates.
Where to Follow Her Results
Fans can follow her entries and results and live ranking through her official WTA Tour player profile and our how to watch Indian Wells guide. This section will be updated with her actual 2027 schedule once the draw is published.
Who is Naomi Osaka and Her Family
Naomi Osaka is one of the most recognisable athletes in the world. She reached world No 1 in January 2019 and became the first Asian player ever to top the singles rankings. Her game is built on a huge serve and heavy flat groundstrokes. Beyond tennis she is known for her advocacy on racial justice and athlete mental health most visibly at the 2020 US Open where she wore face masks naming victims of racial injustice.
Family and Relationships
Her father Leonard François is from Jacmel Haiti and was her first coach while her mother Tamaki Osaka is from Hokkaido Japan. The family moved to the United States when she was a young child settling first in New York and then Florida. She has one older sister Mari Osaka who is a former professional tennis player and no brothers.
She began dating the American rapper Cordae in 2019 and the couple welcomed their daughter Shai in July 2023. In January 2025 she announced that they had ended their relationship. They remain connected as co parents of their daughter.
Early Life and Education
She was born in Japan and raised in the United States from early childhood first on Long Island in New York and later in Florida where she trained full time under her father early guidance. She was homeschooled and did not attend college and dedicated herself entirely to tennis.
Naomi Osaka Professional Tennis Career
She first drew attention in 2016 by reaching the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo and winning WTA Newcomer of the Year. Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she won the Indian Wells title and then her first Grand Slam at the US Open by beating Serena Williams in a dramatic final. She followed with the 2019 Australian Open to rise to world No 1 and then added the 2020 US Open and 2021 Australian Open for four majors in all.
After stepping back from the tour to protect her wellbeing and then for the birth of her daughter in 2023 she returned to competition in 2024 and has rebuilt her ranking and results since.
Naomi Osaka Grand Slam Titles Awards and Records
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles | 4 (US Open 2018 and 2020 and Australian Open 2019 and 2021) |
| WTA singles titles | 7 |
| Career high ranking | No 1 (January 28 2019) and first Asian world No 1 in singles |
| Indian Wells | Champion 2018 |
| Awards | WTA Newcomer of the Year 2016 and AP Female Athlete of the Year |
| Career prize money | About 27200000 US dollars |
Naomi Osaka Current Ranking and WTA Points
She reached world No 1 on January 28 2019 and held the top ranking during her peak Grand Slam years. After maternity leave she returned in 2024 and is ranked No 18 as of October 12 2026. As a four time major champion with a hard court friendly power game she remains one of the most dangerous players outside the very top seeds. Check our points table for the latest standings.
Naomi Osaka 2026 Season Performance
The 2026 season showed clear signs of her resurgence on faster surfaces. She reached the Bad Homburg grass final in June where she retired injured with a foot problem against Karolína Muchová and then produced her best Grand Slam grass result by reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinal where she again lost to Muchová. At Indian Wells she reached the Round of 16 and she carried a ranking around No 18 into the back half of the season.
Naomi Osaka Net Worth Earnings and Business Ventures
She has earned about 27200000 US dollars in career prize money but the bulk of her wealth comes from endorsements and business. Her net worth is estimated at approximately 120000000 US dollars by Celebrity Net Worth which is an unofficial estimate and not a verified financial statement while Forbes reported her 2025 earnings at around 12500000 US dollars. Her ventures include the media company Hana Kuma and the athlete agency Evolve and the skincare line KINLÒ alongside endorsements with brands such as Nike and Mastercard and Louis Vuitton.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naomi Osaka
Does Naomi Osaka have a daughter
Yes. She has a daughter named Shai born in July 2023 with the rapper Cordae.
Who is the partner of Naomi Osaka
She and the rapper Cordae announced their separation in January 2025. They share a daughter named Shai and continue to co parent.
Who are the parents of Naomi Osaka
Her father is Leonard François from Jacmel in Haiti who was her first coach and her mother is Tamaki Osaka from Hokkaido in Japan.
Does Naomi Osaka have siblings
Yes. She has one older sister Mari Osaka who is a former professional tennis player.
What nationality is Naomi Osaka
She represents Japan and is Japanese with a Japanese mother and a Haitian father and she grew up in the United States.
How old is Naomi Osaka and how tall is she
She was born on October 16 1997 making her 29 and she is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall.
Who is the coach of Naomi Osaka
She is coached by Tomasz Wiktorowski. She has previously worked with Patrick Mouratoglou and Wim Fissette and Sascha Bajin.
What racket does Naomi Osaka use
She plays with a Yonex EZONE 98 and wears Nike apparel.
How many Grand Slams has Naomi Osaka won
Four. The US Open in 2018 and 2020 and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021.
Why did Naomi Osaka take a break from tennis
She stepped back to protect her mental health and later for maternity leave and welcomed her daughter in 2023 before returning in 2024.
Did Naomi Osaka win Indian Wells
Yes. She won the BNP Paribas Open in 2018 which was her first WTA title.
What is the current ranking of Naomi Osaka
She is ranked No 18 as of October 12 2026 and reached a career high of No 1 in January 2019.
What is the net worth of Naomi Osaka
It is estimated at around 120000000 US dollars by Celebrity Net Worth which is an unofficial figure driven mainly by endorsements and business ventures.
