Two of the most successful Black women in women’s tennis, Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend, recently held a dinner for Black players in the largely white sport in conjunction with the French Open.

Racism in tennis did not begin overnight, and many believe its roots trace back through Europe before echoing across American courts. The hostility and aggression Black players often endure still ...

Women’s tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend co-hosted a dinner party for black professional tennis players during the French Open, with Osaka claiming that being a minority in the sport can ...

PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend are piling up wins on the court at the French Open. Their success comes after ...

Naomi Osaka's on-court looks reflect her personality and experiences, not just her daily outfit. Osaka hosts events to uplift ...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Jamea Jackson, a former professional tennis player who reached a career-high world ranking of No. 43, was named head coach of the Arizona State University women’s tennis program ...

Naomi Osaka addressed criticism surrounding her event for Black tennis players and used the moment to explain why representation matters. Tennis pro Naomi Osaka did not retreat from criticism after ...

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils said on Saturday he was grateful to have inspired more Black tennis players to believe they can succeed in the sport, ...