LeBron James has been one of the greatest players to play the sport of basketball. Over the years, he has enthralled fans with his audacious performances on the basketball court. Further, James, who is a nine-time NBA All-Star, played an instrumental role in winning the NBA title in 2020 for LA Lakers. Recently, James talked about his never-say-die attitude and his winning mentality. LEBRON JAMES ON HIS OBSESSION WITH WINNING During an interview, James talked about how he wanted to instill a winning mentality amongst his teammates. Talking about this, he said [https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/theres-times-when-i-wished-i-was-a-tennis-played-or-a-golfer-lebron-james-not-so-subtle-message-for-russell-westbrook], “I’m obsessed with it, with win or bust. And what makes me have sleepless nights is when you don’t have everyone that feels the same way on your club.” Further, he went on to add, “There’s times when I wished I was a tennis player, or a golfer when it was literally like, Look in the mirror, it’s you verse you.” LeBron James and Enes Kanter Freedom [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/UEGYKYISFJHENAIFDBNBH7TNDI.jpg]NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 13: LeBron James #23 of the. Cleveland Cavaliers and. Enes Kanter #00 of the New York. Knicks exchange words in the first half at. Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) READ MORE: ‘If I’d Have Had LeBron James at 10 Years Old’ – Serena Williams’ Childhood Coach Rick Macci Says He Could Have Made LeBron James’ Career in Tennis [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-if-id-have-had-lebron-james-at-10-years-old-serena-williams-childhood-coach-rick-macci-says-he-could-have-made-lebron-james-career-in-tennis/] Apart from basketball, James has also dived into the business world. However, his recent collaboration with tennis star, Naomi Osaka [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/] to start a new media company has caused a stir. The controversy has been about the name of the firm, Hana Kuma. While it means ‘flower bear’ in Japanese, it has an explicit meaning in Swahili, a native language in many African companies. The four-time Grand Slam champion has launched this company in partnership with The SpringHill Company, a media conglomerate created by James. MATTEO BERRETTINI ISSUES APOLOGY AFTER HIS CONTROVERSIAL POST ON JAMES The 2021 Wimbledon finalist took to Instagram to issue an apology after fans misinterpreted his post about James. Berrettini said [https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/], “I am very sorry if my previous story post offended anyone. I was informed that it can easily be misinterpreted so I have deleted it. Lebron is my biggest idol. Incredible role model and inspiration.” Watch This Story: Heart-breaking losses at Wimbledon Championships 2021 – Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Ons Jabeur, Nick Kyrgios, and Venus Williams. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/tennis-news-heartbreaking-losses-at-wimbledon-championships-2021-roger-federer-serena-williams-nick-kyrgios-venus-williams-ons-jabeur-andy-murray/] Meanwhile, Berrettini [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/matteo-berrettini/] will look to get his season back on track after missing the Wimbledon Championships. 

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LeBron James

Who is LeBron James? LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. Born in Akron, James spent the majority of his professional career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning multiple NBA championships and earning numerous accolades along the way. Dec 7, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In Season Tournament Semifinal at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports &nbsp; Known for his exceptional all-around game, James is a four-time MVP and has been selected to the All-Star team a record 18 times. LeBron James&#8217; early life LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. James started playing basketball at a young age, showing great potential. He soon became one of the best high school basketball players in the country. James graduated from St. Vincent&#8217;s St. Mary High School and declared for the NBA draft in 2003. James led St. Vincent&#8217;s St. Mary to three state championships in four years. With Keith Dambrot and Dru Joyce II coaching the side for two years each, the Fighting Irish had a record of 101 victories and 6 losses during James&#8217; time. LeBron James&#8217; wife and children LeBron James was raised by his mother Gloria James, who struggled to make ends meet as a single mother. Not much is known about James&#8217; biological father Anthony McClelland, who was largely absent from LeBron&#8217;s life during his childhood. He is also reported to have criminal records to his name. James has been in a relationship with his high school sweetheart Savannah since his teenage years. The couple tied the knot on September 14, 2013. Savannah James has indulged in several business ventures over the years and is also a noted philanthropist. She has also established a mentorship program for young women. LeBron and Savannah have three children together: Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri James. Both Bronny and Bryce are following in their father&#8217;s footsteps to become basketball stars. In December 2023, Bronny made his long-awaited collegiate debut with the USC Trojans, less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July. LeBron James&#8217; net worth 2024 LeBron James has an estimated net worth of $1 billion, according to recent reports. James is the first active NBA star to achieve this feat. The four-time NBA champion signed a two-year $97.1 million contract extension with theÂ Los Angeles Lakers last year. As per reports, James has earned around $387 million in salaries in his 20-year NBA career so far. Furthermore, he has also made a fortune with his endorsement deals and investments, which have helped him build his massive business empire. LeBron James&#8217; NBA career timeline TheÂ Cleveland Cavaliers selected hometown boy LeBron James as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. James was a superstar straight out of high school and took the league by storm. He played for the Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010 in his first stint and won MVP awards in 2009 and 2010. Even though the Akron Hammer was almost unstoppable on the court and won many individual accolades, team success was hard to come by. Bilder des Tages &#8211; SPORT NBA Playoffs, Cleveland Cavaliers &#8211; Indiana Pacers April 25, 2018 &#8211; Cleveland, OH, USA &#8211; The Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James celebrates a basket and foul in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers won, 98-95, for a 3-2 lead in the first-round NBA Basketball Herren USA playoff series. Game 5: Indiana at Cleveland &#8211; ZUMAm67_ 20180425_zaf_m67_043 Copyright: xLeahxKlafczynskix James then left the Cavs and took his talents to theÂ Miami Heat in 2010. He received major backlash from Cavs fans after this move. However, he continued his dominance, alongside superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat, and clinched his first NBA title in 2012, followed by another in 2013. He also won the NBA MVP award and the Finals MVP award in 2012 and 2013. The estranged son then returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and took the team to four straight NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. He helped the Cavs win their first-ever NBA title in 2016. James once again left the Cavs, this time to join the Los Angeles Lakers, in 2018 and led them to the 2020 NBA title.Â  Following the retirements of Udonis Haslem and Andre Iguodala, LeBron James is currently the oldest player in the league. On the 21st of November 2023, James became the first player in league history to reach 39,000 career points. Six days later, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar&#8217;s record of 66,300 minutes to become the player with the most minutes played in NBA games during the regular season and playoffs. LeBron James contracts Here&#8217;s a breakdown of LeBron James&#8217; contracts and earnings throughout his NBA career:  Year Team Salary    2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers $47,607,350  2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers $44,474,988  2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers $41,180,544  2020-21 Los Angeles Lakers $39,219,566  2019/20 Los Angeles Lakers $37,436,858 ($37,678,600*)  2018/19 Los Angeles Lakers $35,654,150 ($36,475,929*)  2017/18 Cleveland Cavaliers $33,285,709 ($35,030,744*)  2016/17 Cleveland Cavaliers $30,963,450 ($33,119,038*)  2015/16 Cleveland Cavaliers $22,970,500 ($24,814,681*)  2014/15 Cleveland Cavaliers $20,644,400 ($22,329,434*)  2013/14 Miami Heat $19,067,500 ($21,051,220*)  2012/13 Miami Heat $17,545,000 ($19,710,161*)  2011/12 Miami Heat $16,022,500 ($18,299,290*)  2010/11 Miami Heat $14,500,000 ($17,149,801*)  2009/10 Cleveland Cavaliers $15,779,912 ($18,860,203*)  2008/09 Cleveland Cavaliers $14,410,581 ($16,977,833*)  2007/08 Cleveland Cavaliers $13,041,250 ($16,136,130*)  2006/07 Cleveland Cavaliers $5,828,090 ($7,404,948*)  2005/06 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,621,800 ($6,125,892*)  2004/05 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,320,360 ($5,871,248*)  2003/04 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,018,920 ($5,639,986*)   &nbsp; LeBron James&#8217; NBA career stats Regular season games played &#8211; 1467 Regular season points per game &#8211; 27.1 Regular season rebounds per game &#8211; 7.5 Regular season assists per game &#8211; 7.3 Playoff games played &#8211; 282 Postseason points per game &#8211; 28.5 Postseason rebounds per game &#8211; 9 Postseason assists per game &#8211; 7.2 LeBron James&#8217; investments and endorsements Some of the biggest brands endorsed by LeBron James are as follows: Nike McDonald&#8217;s Blaze Pizza Beats Electronics Sprite Upper Deck State Farm Insurance Audemars Piguet Dunkin&#8217; Donuts Samsung Kia Verizon Intel Lobos 1707 LeBron James has made some very smart investments over the years, which have helped him substantially. Two of James&#8217; most important investments are Blaze Pizza and the English soccer club, Liverpool F.C. LeBron James&#8217; achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) 19Ã— NBA All-Star (2005â€“2023) 3Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018) 13Ã— All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008â€“2018, 2020) 3Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007, 2021) 3Ã— All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2022, 2023) 5Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009â€“2013) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA scoring champion (2008) NBA assists leader (2020) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Decade (the 2010s) 4Ã— AP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2016, 2018, 2020) 3Ã— Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2012, 2016, 2020) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) 2Ã— National high school player of the year (2002, 2003) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2003) 2Ã— First-team Parade All-American (2002, 2003) 3Ã— Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001â€“2003) 3x USA Today All-USA First Team (2001-2003) No. 23 retired by St. Vincentâ€“St. Mary LeBron James&#8217; charity and foundation Some of the biggest donations made by LeBron James are to the charities: After-school All-Stars Mohammed Ali: A Force for Change Boys and Girls Club of America Children&#8217;s Defence Fund ONEXONE I Promise School Most of these charities are aimed at helping children and the younger generation. King James is dedicated to providing the youth of America, especially those at risk, the opportunity required to prosper in life with his &#8216;I Promise&#8217; initiative. LeBron James&#8217; rings Over his illustrious 20-year career (and counting), James has won four NBA championships. He has led three different franchises &#8211; the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Lakers &#8211; to NBA titles. James&#8217; first title came in 2012 with the Heat, when he won his first Finals MVP award, followed by a second consecutive title in 2013. After returning to Cleveland in 2014, James delivered on his promise to bring the city its first major sports championship in over 50 years. In 2016, James powered the Cavaliers back from a daunting 3-1 deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the Finals. James won his 4th championship and NBA Finals MVP award in 2020, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship against his former side, the Miami Heat. LeBron James&#8217; shoe deals LeBron James signed a huge deal with Nike even before he entered the NBA. As James&#8217; superstardom rose, he became one of the most important faces of the brand, with his line of signature shoes, which is in its 20th version now. The four-time NBA MVP signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 for an undisclosed fee. LeBron James&#8217; house LeBron James has reiterated multiple times that he does not spend his hard-earned money without reason. Former teammate Dwyane Wade once revealed that James is one of the cheapest players in the league despite being one of the richest. However, James knows how to spend his fortune in style. And when it comes to where he lives, the King does not compromise. According to reports, LeBron owns multiple properties in California, Ohio, and Miami, that are worth a combined estimated value of $100 million. LeBron James&#8217; car collection LeBron James is known for having an extensive collection of cars, estimated to be worth over $2 million. Some of the standouts include a Chevy Camaro SS, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and the Dodge Challenger SRT 392. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, a 720-horsepower V12 supercar. Another notable element of his collection is a Mercedes luxury sedan, the Maybach S650, worth around $200,000. Notably, after teaming up with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal in Cleveland, Shaq gifted LeBron a Rolls Royce Phantom for his 25th birthday. The luxury car goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and is valued at around $505,000. LeBron James&#8217; controversial moments LeBron James has not had any major controversies so far. However, there have been a few questionable moments in his career. James was the centerpiece of controversy during his high school career for accepting gifts. Then his infamous move to the Miami Heat in 2010, announced on national television, stirred up a lot of controversy. James, who is very vocal about his political beliefs, was criticized for his association with Nike because of the brand&#8217;s political stance. Also, his comments on America after Brittney Griner&#8217;s detainment in Russia sparked some controversy. Will LeBron James retire? LeBron James, 39, is currently playing his 21st NBA season in the NBA. The future Hall of Famer is still playing at the highest level, but he is definitely at the tail end of his career. However, the Lakers icon will not retire after the 2023-24 season as he has multiple times opened up about his desire to play alongside his son Bronny James in the league. Bronny will be eligible to declare for the NBA draft next year. So there is a high chance that James may continue playing in the league until his son enters the NBA. LeBron James&#8217; social media accounts  Instagram @kingjames  Twitter @KingJames  Facebook @LeBron James  Website https://www.lebronjames.com/  &nbsp;  Full Name LeBron Raymone James Sr.  Popular Name LeBron James  Birth Date December 30, 1984  Birth Place Akron, Ohio  Height 6&#8242; 9&#8243; (2.06 m)  Weight 250 lbs  Parents Gloria James  Siblings None  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $1 Billion  Salary $97.1 Million  Spouse Savannah James  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Three  Profession Basketball player  Team Los Angeles Lakers

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettini: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini is a powerhouse from Italy who plays tennis with a lot of power, aggression, speed, and style. He is one of the fresh faces in the tennis world who has an air of promise about him and is someone who can go on and win multiple grand slams if he stays fit. As of March 2024, Matteo had a net worth of $10 million. He has amassed a total of seven singles titles and two doubles titles. He has some major endorsements under his belt, including those of German luxury brands Hugo Boss, Asics, Head, Red Bull, and Peugeot.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Matteo Berrettini?Â </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Born on April 12, 1996, Matteo Berrettini is a professional tennis player from Rome, Italy. He is currently ranked 154th in the menâ€™s ATP rankings, largely due to injuries in the past two years, but has been ranked as high as world number 6 in January 2022. His biggest achievement came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he made it to the final but lost to Serbiaâ€™s <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a>. </span>

[caption id="attachment_902784" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-902784 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-23T122415Z_664456607_UP1EI1N0YGDP0_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg" alt="Matteo Berrettini celebrating" width="1920" height="1407" /> Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 23, 2022 Italy's Matteo Berrettini celebrates winning his fourth round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Overall, he has won seven ATP singles titles and finished as a grand slam semifinalist one apiece at the Australian Open and the US Open. Berrettini was dating Melissa Satta, a TV presenter and model who hails from Italy but lives in the US. He confirmed the split with Melissa in a press conference in February 2024.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s early lifeÂ </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Like Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and some other contemporaries, Matteoâ€™s parents too had a connection with tennis. His parents, father Luca Berrettini and mother Claudia Bigo met through tennis at an Italian club. Matteoâ€™s mother is the driving force behind his career and is often seen accompanying her son in matches on the tour.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo started playing tennis at the age of four but took the game seriously when he turned eight. Growing up, his idols were <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a>, and like them, he has already played in the Wimbledon Final. Other than tennis, Matteo also competed in swimming, football, and judo in his early days. Early on in his career, Matteo and his family used to make trips in caravans to compete in junior tournaments in Germany and Austria. His first coach was Vincenzo Santopadre, a former ATP tour participant. The Italian is currently coached by Spainâ€™s Francisco Roig, a retired player with 12 ATP doubles titles to his name. Other than Italian and English, Matteo is fluent in speaking Spanish as well.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s girlfriend</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini has been in relationships with some stunning-looking women in the past. Before calling it quits in February 2024, the Italian hunk was with Melissa Satta, a television presenter, a model, and the ex-wife of Ghanaian soccer player Kevin-Prince Boateng. Both Melissa and Matteo were first seen together in January 2023, and both of them met at a common friendâ€™s dinner party in Miami. At Wimbledon 2023, Melissa was present in the fourth-round match against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-alcaraz-garfia/">Carlos Alcaraz</a>, which Matteo lost. The two have shared photographs on their social media accounts, with Mellisa admitting that Matteo is an extremely romantic person. Despite that, Matteo revealed in a press conference in February 2024 that he is no longer in a relationship with Melissa, although no explanation was given for the same.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s net worth</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini is reported to have a net worth of $10 million. The primary source of his income is prize money and endorsement deals. As per the ATP website, Berrettini has won over $11.5 million in prize money in his career so far. Till March 2024, Berrettini has amassed a total of seven singles titles, and two doubles titles.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s careerÂ </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini, after turning professional in 2015, won a couple of singles titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour and three on the ATP Challenger Tour, thus making it to the top 100 in May 2018. His first maiden title came at the 2018 Swiss Open, and with it, he made it to the top 60. He made his ATP main draw debut at the 2017 Italian Open but was defeated in the first round. In 2018, Matteo clinched his maiden ATP title at the Swiss Open Gstaad, defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roberto-bautista-agut/">Roberto Bautista Agut</a> in the final. He only got better in 2019 and made it to his maiden Grand Slam semifinal, losing to Rafael Nadal in straight sets. After a silent 2020, Matteoâ€™s maiden spotlight came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he defeated <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/felix-auger-aliassime/">Felix Auger-Aliassime</a> in the quarterfinal to reach his first maiden semifinal, thus becoming the first Italian man to reach a major final since 1960. In the following US Open, Matteo also reached the quarterfinals, once again losing to Noak Djokovic.</span>

[caption id="attachment_908317" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-908317 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-28T055853Z_547245767_UP1EI1S0GM2HV_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg" alt="Matteo Berrettini" width="1920" height="1308" /> Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2022 Italy's Matteo Berrettini reacts during his semi final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Loren Elliott[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In the 2022 Australian Open, Berrettini reached the semifinals and thus became the first Italian to reach the quarterfinals of all four slams. He was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the semifinal. With this consistency, Matteo was able to achieve a career-high ranking of world number 6. He then sustained an injury to his right hand that required surgery and had to withdraw from Miami and later at the French Open.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2023 was a tough year for Matteo, and injuries took a toll on his body and rankings as well. He lost in the first round of the Australian Open, the fourth round of Wimbledon, and the second round of the US Open. Next year, he started off by withdrawing from the Australian Open against Stefanos Tsitsipas because of a foot injury. As a result, Matteo lost his rankings in the ATP circuit and went beyond 150 rankings.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo, thanks to his good looks, is a prominent face of many leading brands and has some big contracts, partnerships, and endorsements under his belt. In 2022, Berrettini signed up with German luxury brand Hugo Boss. Earlier, he was sponsored by Lotto. In the same year, he signed a shoe deal with Asics and wears Asics Gel-Resolution 9 shoes. Matteoâ€™s uses the Head Extreme MP tennis racquet and has a long-term contract with Head. In 2021, the Italians signed an endorsement deal with energy drink brand Red Bull. When it comes to automobiles, the 27-year-old has signed up with Peugeot.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s records</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In a career that is still young, and is expected to go strong in the coming years, Matteo Berrettini has amassed plenty of records on the tennis court.</span>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The only Italian player to feature in a Wimbledon Final in 2021</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The first player born in the 1990s to make it to the QFs across all four tennis majors</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest rank achieved in ATP: 06 in January 2022</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Australian Open semifinalist</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 US Open semifinalist</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Lost to Alexander Zverev in 2021 Madrid Open FinalÂ </span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s Charity Work</b></h2>
Matteo Berrettini is yet to win a tennis grandslam, but the Italian has already won quite a lot of hearts with his charity work off the tennis court. In December 2019, Matteo launched a charity campaign for Tennis for Africa. The prizes included a thanksgiving video with the Italian himself, to go with shirts, posters and racquets.
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/81826/matteo-berrettini-launches-charity-campaign-for-tennis-for-africa/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/81826/matteo-berrettini-launches-charity-campaign-for-tennis-for-africa/</span></a></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/cinch-championships/news/2023-worlds-best-singles-and-doubles-players-to-feature-in-lta-tennis-foundation-charity-challenge/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/cinch-championships/news/2023-worlds-best-singles-and-doubles-players-to-feature-in-lta-tennis-foundation-charity-challenge/</span></a></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettini</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/?hl=en"><b>https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/?hl=en</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/mattberrettini?lang=en"><b>https://twitter.com/mattberrettini?lang=en</b></a></td>
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<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Hammer</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12 April 1996</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rome, Italy</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27 years</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 5 inches</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">209 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Claudia Big (mother), Luca Berrettini (father)Â </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacopo Berrettini (Brother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italian</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italian</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$10 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Girlfriend</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Melissa Satta (ex-girlfriend), Ajla Tomljanovic (ex-girlfriend)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Not in a relationship</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">None</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pro Tennis Player</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italian Tennis Team</span></td>
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Matteo Berrettini

Matteo Berrettini: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more Matteo Berrettini is a powerhouse from Italy who plays tennis with a lot of power, aggression, speed, and style. He is one of the fresh faces in the tennis world who has an air of promise about him and is someone who can go on and win multiple grand slams if he stays fit. As of March 2024, Matteo had a net worth of $10 million. He has amassed a total of seven singles titles and two doubles titles. He has some major endorsements under his belt, including those of German luxury brands Hugo Boss, Asics, Head, Red Bull, and Peugeot. Who is Matteo Berrettini?Â  Born on April 12, 1996, Matteo Berrettini is a professional tennis player from Rome, Italy. He is currently ranked 154th in the menâ€™s ATP rankings, largely due to injuries in the past two years, but has been ranked as high as world number 6 in January 2022. His biggest achievement came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he made it to the final but lost to Serbiaâ€™s Novak Djokovic. Tennis &#8211; Australian Open &#8211; Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia &#8211; January 23, 2022 Italy&#8217;s Matteo Berrettini celebrates winning his fourth round match against Spain&#8217;s Pablo Carreno Busta REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Overall, he has won seven ATP singles titles and finished as a grand slam semifinalist one apiece at the Australian Open and the US Open. Berrettini was dating Melissa Satta, a TV presenter and model who hails from Italy but lives in the US. He confirmed the split with Melissa in a press conference in February 2024. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s early lifeÂ  Like Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and some other contemporaries, Matteoâ€™s parents too had a connection with tennis. His parents, father Luca Berrettini and mother Claudia Bigo met through tennis at an Italian club. Matteoâ€™s mother is the driving force behind his career and is often seen accompanying her son in matches on the tour. Matteo started playing tennis at the age of four but took the game seriously when he turned eight. Growing up, his idols were Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and like them, he has already played in the Wimbledon Final. Other than tennis, Matteo also competed in swimming, football, and judo in his early days. Early on in his career, Matteo and his family used to make trips in caravans to compete in junior tournaments in Germany and Austria. His first coach was Vincenzo Santopadre, a former ATP tour participant. The Italian is currently coached by Spainâ€™s Francisco Roig, a retired player with 12 ATP doubles titles to his name. Other than Italian and English, Matteo is fluent in speaking Spanish as well. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s girlfriend Matteo Berrettini has been in relationships with some stunning-looking women in the past. Before calling it quits in February 2024, the Italian hunk was with Melissa Satta, a television presenter, a model, and the ex-wife of Ghanaian soccer player Kevin-Prince Boateng. Both Melissa and Matteo were first seen together in January 2023, and both of them met at a common friendâ€™s dinner party in Miami. At Wimbledon 2023, Melissa was present in the fourth-round match against Carlos Alcaraz, which Matteo lost. The two have shared photographs on their social media accounts, with Mellisa admitting that Matteo is an extremely romantic person. Despite that, Matteo revealed in a press conference in February 2024 that he is no longer in a relationship with Melissa, although no explanation was given for the same. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s net worth Matteo Berrettini is reported to have a net worth of $10 million. The primary source of his income is prize money and endorsement deals. As per the ATP website, Berrettini has won over $11.5 million in prize money in his career so far. Till March 2024, Berrettini has amassed a total of seven singles titles, and two doubles titles. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s careerÂ  Matteo Berrettini, after turning professional in 2015, won a couple of singles titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour and three on the ATP Challenger Tour, thus making it to the top 100 in May 2018. His first maiden title came at the 2018 Swiss Open, and with it, he made it to the top 60. He made his ATP main draw debut at the 2017 Italian Open but was defeated in the first round. In 2018, Matteo clinched his maiden ATP title at the Swiss Open Gstaad, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in the final. He only got better in 2019 and made it to his maiden Grand Slam semifinal, losing to Rafael Nadal in straight sets. After a silent 2020, Matteoâ€™s maiden spotlight came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinal to reach his first maiden semifinal, thus becoming the first Italian man to reach a major final since 1960. In the following US Open, Matteo also reached the quarterfinals, once again losing to Noak Djokovic. Tennis &#8211; Australian Open &#8211; Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia &#8211; January 28, 2022 Italy&#8217;s Matteo Berrettini reacts during his semi final match against Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Loren Elliott In the 2022 Australian Open, Berrettini reached the semifinals and thus became the first Italian to reach the quarterfinals of all four slams. He was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the semifinal. With this consistency, Matteo was able to achieve a career-high ranking of world number 6. He then sustained an injury to his right hand that required surgery and had to withdraw from Miami and later at the French Open. 2023 was a tough year for Matteo, and injuries took a toll on his body and rankings as well. He lost in the first round of the Australian Open, the fourth round of Wimbledon, and the second round of the US Open. Next year, he started off by withdrawing from the Australian Open against Stefanos Tsitsipas because of a foot injury. As a result, Matteo lost his rankings in the ATP circuit and went beyond 150 rankings. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Matteo, thanks to his good looks, is a prominent face of many leading brands and has some big contracts, partnerships, and endorsements under his belt. In 2022, Berrettini signed up with German luxury brand Hugo Boss. Earlier, he was sponsored by Lotto. In the same year, he signed a shoe deal with Asics and wears Asics Gel-Resolution 9 shoes. Matteoâ€™s uses the Head Extreme MP tennis racquet and has a long-term contract with Head. In 2021, the Italians signed an endorsement deal with energy drink brand Red Bull. When it comes to automobiles, the 27-year-old has signed up with Peugeot. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s records In a career that is still young, and is expected to go strong in the coming years, Matteo Berrettini has amassed plenty of records on the tennis court. The only Italian player to feature in a Wimbledon Final in 2021 The first player born in the 1990s to make it to the QFs across all four tennis majors Highest rank achieved in ATP: 06 in January 2022 2022 Australian Open semifinalist 2019 US Open semifinalist Lost to Alexander Zverev in 2021 Madrid Open FinalÂ  Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s Charity Work Matteo Berrettini is yet to win a tennis grandslam, but the Italian has already won quite a lot of hearts with his charity work off the tennis court. In December 2019, Matteo launched a charity campaign for Tennis for Africa. The prizes included a thanksgiving video with the Italian himself, to go with shirts, posters and racquets. https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/81826/matteo-berrettini-launches-charity-campaign-for-tennis-for-africa/ https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/cinch-championships/news/2023-worlds-best-singles-and-doubles-players-to-feature-in-lta-tennis-foundation-charity-challenge/ Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/?hl=en  Twitter https://twitter.com/mattberrettini?lang=en    Personal Information:  Full Name Matteo Berrettini  Popular Name Hammer  Date Of Birth 12 April 1996  Birth Place Rome, Italy  Age 27 years  Height 6 feet 5 inches  Weight 209 lbs  Parents Claudia Big (mother), Luca Berrettini (father)Â   Siblings Jacopo Berrettini (Brother)  Nationality Italian  Ethnicity Italian  Net Worth $10 million  Girlfriend Melissa Satta (ex-girlfriend), Ajla Tomljanovic (ex-girlfriend)  Relationship/Marital Status Not in a relationship  Children None  Profession Pro Tennis Player  Team Italian Tennis Team

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osaka</b><b>: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Naomi Osaka?</b></h2>
Japanese Tennis player Naomi Osaka is the first Asian woman to top the WTA Global Rankings in 2019 along with being a social justice activist. She also holds the record as the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles match.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Early Life </b></h2>
The daughter of Leonard Francois(Haitian) and Tamaki Osaka (Japanese), Naomi Osaka was born on October 16, 1997, in Osaka, Japan. Up until the age of three, Naomi lived in Japan before relocating to the US. Before moving to Florida in 2006, she resided in Long Island, New York.

Naomi's father was inspired by watching the Williams sisters play at the 1999 French Open. Despite having little exposure to the sport of tennis, Francois began the tennis training of his two daughters. Training his children in the US, Francois and his wife decided their daughters would represent Japan. Her sister, Mari Osaka, is a retired professional tennis player.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s personal life</b></h2>
Osaka has been dating rapper YBN Cordae since 2019. Once as a fangirl, she accepted a 'date' with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-b-jordan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael B. Jordan</a> for the premiere of Creed 2. Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae has the slightest idea about Tennis before meeting Osaka. But, with time, these two love birds are sharing the strongest bond ever.

[caption id="attachment_2217605" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2217605 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0038459956h.jpg" alt="Naomi Osaka" width="1920" height="1536" /> Credits: Imago[/caption]

In July 2023, Naomi Osaka and her boyfriend Cordae welcomed their baby girl, Shai. There was a slight rumor of a breakup in October 2023 when she removed pictures of the rapper from her Instagram account. But, now they looking forward to the new journey as parents together.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update)</b></h2>
Having total prize earnings to date incredible USD 21 million, Naomi Osaka is among the wealthiest and most accomplished athletes on the planet. Her estimated net worth is USD 80 million, including her earnings from off the court.

In 2021, Forbes ranked her as the 12th highest-paid athlete in the world, only surpassed by Serena Williams, another female athlete. Her achievements in her sport and fame only serve to increase her income. The only female athletes listed in On Sportico 100 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2022 are Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™sÂ  Career Timeline</b></h2>
In 2016, Naomi was through to the final of a WTA tournament at the age of 18, where she fell to Caroline Wozniacki. Nevertheless, Osaka broke into the top 50 of the WTA rankings for the first time.

The same year, she made her maiden appearance at a Grand Slam in Melbourne. She was also crowned as the WTA 'Newcomer of the Year.'

The year 2018 showered prosperity over Osaka. She won her first Grand Slam by defeating her childhood idol Serena Williams. She also became the first Japanese player to contest and win a Grand Slam final.

Osaka continued her Majors winning streak at the<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Â Australian Open</a>Â 2019, where she defeatedÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/petra-kvitova/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Petra Kvitova</a>Â in the finals.Â She also reached the highest ranking in her career by securing the World No.1 position.?

After her Australian Open victory, her career took a turn. She parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin and went title-less for a few months.

Osaka trained under Jermaine Jenkins, but she called off her association with him within six months. Currently, she trains with Wim Fissette.

In her hometown tournament at the Pan Pacific Open 2019 in Osaka, the Japanese ace finally ended her title-less run.

The following week, she went on to clinch the title in Beijing, China by knocking downÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ashleigh-barty/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Ashleigh Barty</a>Â in the finals. The end of her 2019 season was marred by injuries. She won her third Grand Slam at the 2020 US Open, defeating Victoria Azarenka.

Osaka continued her impressive Grand Slam final record at the Australian Open 2021. She made it four out of four in Grand Slam finals as she beat Jennifer Brady to claim her 2nd Australian Open title and fourth Grand Slam title.

Osaka declared in January 2023 that she was expecting a child and would not be competing that year. In July 2023 her daughter was born. Osaka made her tennis comeback in January 2024, participating in the Australian Open that month. She did not win the first round, though.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Naomi Osaka introduced KINLÃ’, her own skincare line, in September 2021. The brand sells hydration gels, lip balms, sunscreens, moisturizers, and more. In April 2022, Osaka and Walmart struck into an exclusive collaboration for the sale of these goods.

In April 2022, the Japanese athlete and her agent Stuart Duguid co-founded the sports management company Evolve. Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, was one of the first players the agency signed.

Hana Kuma is the name of the media production business that Duguid and Osaka jointly operate. Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company and basketball legend LeBron James are partners in the production banner.

Furthermore, Osaka is a co-owner of Carolina Courage, a team in the National Women's Soccer League.

In 2021, Panasonic, a major multinational electronics corporation based in Japan, appointed her as a brand ambassador. In exchange, Osaka, along with Olympic figure skater Nathan Chen and swimmer Michael Phelps, became a promoter of the "Panasonic Green Initiative."

[caption id="attachment_727327" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-727327 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1272151760.jpg" alt="Naomi Osaka in action at the 2020 US Open" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball in the second set during her Women's Singles final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Day Thirteen of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)[/caption]

Osaka also supports several other businesses, including PlayStation, FTX, Beats Electronics, Bodyarmor SuperDrink, Tag Heuer, Airbnb, Workday, and GoDaddy, to name a few.

Over the past ten years,Â <strong>Yonex</strong>Â has been sponsoring Osaka's tennis rackets.Â <strong>Nike</strong> supports her with apparel. She is the ambassador for a Japanese automobile manufacturer <strong>Nissan Motor </strong>and Japanese electronics manufacturer <strong>Citizen Watch</strong>.

She also endorses several other Japanese companies, including noodle maker <strong>Nissin Foods</strong>, cosmetics producer <strong>Shiseido</strong>, the broadcasting station <strong>Wowow</strong>, and airline <strong>All Nippon Airways (ANA)</strong>.

Naomi Osaka is the brand ambassador forÂ <strong>Mastercard</strong>. Her otherÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.naomiosaka.com/en/news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">endorsements</a>Â includeÂ <strong>Bare Minerals</strong>,Â <strong>Body Armor</strong>,Â <strong>Hyperice</strong>,Â <strong>Melco Resorts</strong>,Â <strong>Morinaga</strong>, andÂ <strong>Ariel Japan</strong>.

Osaka was also declared one of the most marketable female athletes in the world.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Investments</b></h2>
Apart from being a professional tennis player, Naomi Osaka has invested in 7 renowned companies - Immi, Athletic Brewing, FTX, StatusPro, Daring Foods, Buzzer, and Hyperice.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Career Stats</b></h2>
Here are five of the most striking numbers from Naomi Osaka's CV to serve as a reminder of how amazing her career has been thus far:

Her record in Grand Slam finals is a flawless 4-0. She is one of just four playersâ€”two men and one womanâ€”in the Open Era to do it.

Not only is Osaka the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam championship, but she's also the first to ever rank #1 in the ATP or WTA rankings.

Osaka has been unbeaten since the quarterfinals. Once she advances past the fourth round of a major, she is a perfect 12-0. She goes 4-0 in the quarterfinals, 4-0 in the semifinals, and, as previously stated, 4-0 in the finals. No other player in the Open Era, either male or female, has done that but her.

She has won over half of her career titles while in majors. Four of the seven tour-level trophies Osaka has won in her career have been Grand Slam titlesâ€”talk about rising to the occasion. Her other three victories have also been significant: in 2019 she won a WTA 500 in her hometown of Osaka, as well as two WTA 1000s in Beijing and Indian Wells in 2018 and 2019.

She became the first athlete born in 1995 or later to hold the top spot in the ATP or WTA rankings. After winning her second consecutive major in Melbourne on January 28, 2019, the 1997-born Osaka initially took the top slot, a position she would hold for a total of 25 weeks throughout 2019.

Osaka is now one of six players (Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Ashleigh Barty, Carlos Alcaraz, and Swiatek) born in 1995 or after to rank No. 1 on the list.

After taking the opening set, she is now 49-3 in majors. Osaka has been one of the top players on the women's circuit, having only three career losses due to major upsets. She lost to Simona Halep in the 2016 Roland Garros third round, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; to Leylah Fernandez in the 2021 US Open third round, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4; and to Amanda Anisimova in the 2022 Australian Open third round, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5).

She had two match points against Anisimova in Australia and was three points away from defeating Fernandez 7-5, 6-5 at the US Open. She was also very close to winning the final two matches.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™sÂ  Records</b></h2>
Have a look below and explore the career records of Naomi Osaka -
<ul>
 	<li>Current ranking: 286</li>
 	<li>Singles Titles: 7</li>
 	<li>Career High: 1</li>
 	<li>Prize Money: $21,355,974</li>
 	<li><span class="js-profile-header-stat-count-up" data-single="268" data-double="2">W/L Singles: 268</span>/Â <span class="js-profile-header-stat-count-up" data-single="152" data-double="15">152</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</b></h2>
Naomi Osaka has a great deal of success in her early professional life. The Japanese player has received numerous more noteworthy honors in addition to her Grand Slam victories.

<strong>Awards:</strong>
<ul role="list">
 	<li>Grand Slams: 4 (2018 US Open, 2019 Australian Open, 2020 US Open, 2021 Australian Open)</li>
 	<li>7 WTA titles overall</li>
 	<li>2016 Newcomer of the Year by the WTA</li>
 	<li>2020 Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Records and Feats</h3>
<ul role="list">
 	<li>First Japanese player to win a Grand Slam</li>
 	<li>First Asian playerâ€”male or femaleâ€”to be world No. 1 in the ranking.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="article_subsection" style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osakaâ€™s Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
During the COVID-19-induced lockdown in July 2020, Osaka and her older sister Mari collaborated with UNICEF to design and produce a limited-edition face mask, which was made available for the public to buy.

The proceeds from the initiative went to the needy in Japan, where Osaka hails from.

Naomi Osaka also is in charge of Play Academy, which is run in collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good, NIKE, Inc., and other corporate partners. By investing in enjoyable, constructive play experiences that encourage young women to become role models and educating coaches to create more inclusive play and sports environments, it seeks to level the playing field for girls by boosting their involvement in sports.

Play Academy was first established in 2020 and has since funded 15 programs in its three core regionsâ€”Japan, Haiti, and Los Angelesâ€”all of which are areas that two-time Laureus World Sports Award winner Naomi Osaka has a personal connection to.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osaka</b> <b>Australian Open 2022</b></h2>
Osaka ended her disappointing season after the US Open and worked on her game during the off-season to make a strong re-entry for the 2022 Australian summer.

Coming into the 'Happy Slam', Osaka played the warm event in Melbourne and reached the semis before pulling out of the event owing to an abdominal injury.

At the Australian Open, Osaka registered straight-set victories in her first two matches and fell in the third round to Amanda Anisimova in a gripping three-set contest.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osaka's return in 2024 season</b></h2>
Even if Naomi Osaka did not get the immediate renown she had hoped for, she proved that she was headed in the right direction when she made her grand slam tennis comeback in AO 2024. The former world number one battled with one of the world's top players, Caroline Garcia, before falling short in the first round of the Australian Open, 6-4, 7-6(2).

Osaka is playing in her second tournament since giving birth to her daughter Shai in July, having competed in her first since September 2022 in Brisbane at the start of the year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Naomi Osaka</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
Here are the active social media accounts of Naomi Osaka -
<ul>
 	<li class="CtCigf"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomiosaka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://twitter.com/naomiosaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X (Twitter)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NaomiOsakaTennis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/NaomiOsaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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<td style="width: 24.8815%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 48.1042%">Naomi Osaka</td>
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<td style="width: 24.8815%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 48.1042%">Naomi Osaka</td>
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<td style="width: 24.8815%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 48.1042%">16 October 1997</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">26</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">1.8 m</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">69 kg</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Leonard Francois &amp; Tamaki Osaka</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Mari Osaka</td>
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<td style="width: 24.8815%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 48.1042%">Japanese</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Haitian and Japanese</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">$59.2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Cordae</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Shai</td>
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<td style="width: 48.1042%">Tennis Player</td>
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Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more Who is Naomi Osaka? Japanese Tennis player Naomi Osaka is the first Asian woman to top the WTA Global Rankings in 2019 along with being a social justice activist. She also holds the record as the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles match. Naomi Osakaâ€™s Early Life The daughter of Leonard Francois(Haitian) and Tamaki Osaka (Japanese), Naomi Osaka was born on October 16, 1997, in Osaka, Japan. Up until the age of three, Naomi lived in Japan before relocating to the US. Before moving to Florida in 2006, she resided in Long Island, New York. Naomi&#8217;s father was inspired by watching the Williams sisters play at the 1999 French Open. Despite having little exposure to the sport of tennis, Francois began the tennis training of his two daughters. Training his children in the US, Francois and his wife decided their daughters would represent Japan. Her sister, Mari Osaka, is a retired professional tennis player. Naomi Osakaâ€™s personal life Osaka has been dating rapper YBN Cordae since 2019. Once as a fangirl, she accepted a &#8216;date&#8217; with Michael B. Jordan for the premiere of Creed 2. Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae has the slightest idea about Tennis before meeting Osaka. But, with time, these two love birds are sharing the strongest bond ever. Credits: Imago In July 2023, Naomi Osaka and her boyfriend Cordae welcomed their baby girl, Shai. There was a slight rumor of a breakup in October 2023 when she removed pictures of the rapper from her Instagram account. But, now they looking forward to the new journey as parents together. Naomi Osakaâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update) Having total prize earnings to date incredible USD 21 million, Naomi Osaka is among the wealthiest and most accomplished athletes on the planet. Her estimated net worth is USD 80 million, including her earnings from off the court. In 2021, Forbes ranked her as the 12th highest-paid athlete in the world, only surpassed by Serena Williams, another female athlete. Her achievements in her sport and fame only serve to increase her income. The only female athletes listed in On Sportico 100 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World 2022 are Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams. Naomi Osakaâ€™sÂ  Career Timeline In 2016, Naomi was through to the final of a WTA tournament at the age of 18, where she fell to Caroline Wozniacki. Nevertheless, Osaka broke into the top 50 of the WTA rankings for the first time. The same year, she made her maiden appearance at a Grand Slam in Melbourne. She was also crowned as the WTA &#8216;Newcomer of the Year.&#8217; The year 2018 showered prosperity over Osaka. She won her first Grand Slam by defeating her childhood idol Serena Williams. She also became the first Japanese player to contest and win a Grand Slam final. Osaka continued her Majors winning streak at theÂ Australian OpenÂ 2019, where she defeatedÂ Petra KvitovaÂ in the finals.Â She also reached the highest ranking in her career by securing the World No.1 position.? After her Australian Open victory, her career took a turn. She parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin and went title-less for a few months. Osaka trained under Jermaine Jenkins, but she called off her association with him within six months. Currently, she trains with Wim Fissette. In her hometown tournament at the Pan Pacific Open 2019 in Osaka, the Japanese ace finally ended her title-less run. The following week, she went on to clinch the title in Beijing, China by knocking downÂ Ashleigh BartyÂ in the finals. The end of her 2019 season was marred by injuries. She won her third Grand Slam at the 2020 US Open, defeating Victoria Azarenka. Osaka continued her impressive Grand Slam final record at the Australian Open 2021. She made it four out of four in Grand Slam finals as she beat Jennifer Brady to claim her 2nd Australian Open title and fourth Grand Slam title. Osaka declared in January 2023 that she was expecting a child and would not be competing that year. In July 2023 her daughter was born. Osaka made her tennis comeback in January 2024, participating in the Australian Open that month. She did not win the first round, though. Naomi Osakaâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Naomi Osaka introduced KINLÃ’, her own skincare line, in September 2021. The brand sells hydration gels, lip balms, sunscreens, moisturizers, and more. In April 2022, Osaka and Walmart struck into an exclusive collaboration for the sale of these goods. In April 2022, the Japanese athlete and her agent Stuart Duguid co-founded the sports management company Evolve. Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, was one of the first players the agency signed. Hana Kuma is the name of the media production business that Duguid and Osaka jointly operate. Maverick Carter&#8217;s SpringHill Company and basketball legend LeBron James are partners in the production banner. Furthermore, Osaka is a co-owner of Carolina Courage, a team in the National Women&#8217;s Soccer League. In 2021, Panasonic, a major multinational electronics corporation based in Japan, appointed her as a brand ambassador. In exchange, Osaka, along with Olympic figure skater Nathan Chen and swimmer Michael Phelps, became a promoter of the &#8220;Panasonic Green Initiative.&#8221; NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; SEPTEMBER 12: Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball in the second set during her Women&#8217;s Singles final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Day Thirteen of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Osaka also supports several other businesses, including PlayStation, FTX, Beats Electronics, Bodyarmor SuperDrink, Tag Heuer, Airbnb, Workday, and GoDaddy, to name a few. Over the past ten years,Â YonexÂ has been sponsoring Osaka&#8217;s tennis rackets.Â Nike supports her with apparel. She is the ambassador for a Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan Motor and Japanese electronics manufacturer Citizen Watch. She also endorses several other Japanese companies, including noodle maker Nissin Foods, cosmetics producer Shiseido, the broadcasting station Wowow, and airline All Nippon Airways (ANA). Naomi Osaka is the brand ambassador forÂ Mastercard. Her otherÂ endorsementsÂ includeÂ Bare Minerals,Â Body Armor,Â Hyperice,Â Melco Resorts,Â Morinaga, andÂ Ariel Japan. Osaka was also declared one of the most marketable female athletes in the world. Naomi Osakaâ€™s Investments Apart from being a professional tennis player, Naomi Osaka has invested in 7 renowned companies &#8211; Immi, Athletic Brewing, FTX, StatusPro, Daring Foods, Buzzer, and Hyperice. Naomi Osakaâ€™s Career Stats Here are five of the most striking numbers from Naomi Osaka&#8217;s CV to serve as a reminder of how amazing her career has been thus far: Her record in Grand Slam finals is a flawless 4-0. She is one of just four playersâ€”two men and one womanâ€”in the Open Era to do it. Not only is Osaka the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam championship, but she&#8217;s also the first to ever rank #1 in the ATP or WTA rankings. Osaka has been unbeaten since the quarterfinals. Once she advances past the fourth round of a major, she is a perfect 12-0. She goes 4-0 in the quarterfinals, 4-0 in the semifinals, and, as previously stated, 4-0 in the finals. No other player in the Open Era, either male or female, has done that but her. She has won over half of her career titles while in majors. Four of the seven tour-level trophies Osaka has won in her career have been Grand Slam titlesâ€”talk about rising to the occasion. Her other three victories have also been significant: in 2019 she won a WTA 500 in her hometown of Osaka, as well as two WTA 1000s in Beijing and Indian Wells in 2018 and 2019. She became the first athlete born in 1995 or later to hold the top spot in the ATP or WTA rankings. After winning her second consecutive major in Melbourne on January 28, 2019, the 1997-born Osaka initially took the top slot, a position she would hold for a total of 25 weeks throughout 2019. Osaka is now one of six players (Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Ashleigh Barty, Carlos Alcaraz, and Swiatek) born in 1995 or after to rank No. 1 on the list. After taking the opening set, she is now 49-3 in majors. Osaka has been one of the top players on the women&#8217;s circuit, having only three career losses due to major upsets. She lost to Simona Halep in the 2016 Roland Garros third round, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; to Leylah Fernandez in the 2021 US Open third round, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4; and to Amanda Anisimova in the 2022 Australian Open third round, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). She had two match points against Anisimova in Australia and was three points away from defeating Fernandez 7-5, 6-5 at the US Open. She was also very close to winning the final two matches. Naomi Osakaâ€™sÂ  Records Have a look below and explore the career records of Naomi Osaka &#8211; Current ranking: 286 Singles Titles: 7 Career High: 1 Prize Money: $21,355,974 W/L Singles: 268/Â 152 Naomi Osakaâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Naomi Osaka has a great deal of success in her early professional life. The Japanese player has received numerous more noteworthy honors in addition to her Grand Slam victories. Awards: Grand Slams: 4 (2018 US Open, 2019 Australian Open, 2020 US Open, 2021 Australian Open) 7 WTA titles overall 2016 Newcomer of the Year by the WTA 2020 Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press.  Records and Feats First Japanese player to win a Grand Slam First Asian playerâ€”male or femaleâ€”to be world No. 1 in the ranking.  Naomi Osakaâ€™s Charity and Foundation During the COVID-19-induced lockdown in July 2020, Osaka and her older sister Mari collaborated with UNICEF to design and produce a limited-edition face mask, which was made available for the public to buy. The proceeds from the initiative went to the needy in Japan, where Osaka hails from. Naomi Osaka also is in charge of Play Academy, which is run in collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good, NIKE, Inc., and other corporate partners. By investing in enjoyable, constructive play experiences that encourage young women to become role models and educating coaches to create more inclusive play and sports environments, it seeks to level the playing field for girls by boosting their involvement in sports. Play Academy was first established in 2020 and has since funded 15 programs in its three core regionsâ€”Japan, Haiti, and Los Angelesâ€”all of which are areas that two-time Laureus World Sports Award winner Naomi Osaka has a personal connection to. Naomi Osaka Australian Open 2022 Osaka ended her disappointing season after the US Open and worked on her game during the off-season to make a strong re-entry for the 2022 Australian summer. Coming into the &#8216;Happy Slam&#8217;, Osaka played the warm event in Melbourne and reached the semis before pulling out of the event owing to an abdominal injury. At the Australian Open, Osaka registered straight-set victories in her first two matches and fell in the third round to Amanda Anisimova in a gripping three-set contest. Naomi Osaka&#8217;s return in 2024 season Even if Naomi Osaka did not get the immediate renown she had hoped for, she proved that she was headed in the right direction when she made her grand slam tennis comeback in AO 2024. The former world number one battled with one of the world&#8217;s top players, Caroline Garcia, before falling short in the first round of the Australian Open, 6-4, 7-6(2). Osaka is playing in her second tournament since giving birth to her daughter Shai in July, having competed in her first since September 2022 in Brisbane at the start of the year. Naomi Osakaâ€™s Social Media Accounts Here are the active social media accounts of Naomi Osaka &#8211; Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook YouTube   Personal Information:  Full Name Naomi Osaka  Popular Name Naomi Osaka  Date Of Birth 16 October 1997  Birth Place Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan  Age 26  Height 1.8 m  Weight 69 kg  Parents Leonard Francois &amp; Tamaki Osaka  Siblings Mari Osaka  Nationality Japanese  Ethnicity Haitian and Japanese  Net Worth $59.2 million  Spouse Cordae  Relationship/Marital Status Unmarried  Children Shai  Profession Tennis Player

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