Naomi Osaka parts ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou ahead of US Open 2025
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Naomi Osaka seeks US Open 2025 comeback, aiming for first Grand Slam title since 2021.
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka will look to regain her form and glory at Flushing Meadows in 2025. In a major move, she has parted ways with her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, in less than a year.
On Monday, July 28, Japanese tennis star announced the news via her social media. She wrote, “Merci Patrick. It was such a great experience learning from you. Wishing you nothing but the best. You are one of the coolest people I have ever met, and I’m sure I’ll see you around.”
The reason behind the major change in her coaching unit seems to be driven by her current struggles on the court. Osaka, who once was a World No. 1 for 25 weeks, has now slipped to No. 49 in the rankings.
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This season, the four-time Grand Slam champion holds a 21–12 record and has managed just one title so far, at the L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo, a WTA 125 event. However, this win meant a lot, as it marked the first victory for the Japanese star since becoming a mother.
She took a maternity break in July 2023 and returned to the courts in early 2024. Struggling to find her form back, in September 2024, the former World No. 1 joined hands with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, but the partnership didn’t lead to major improvements.
When it comes to Grand Slams, Osaka’s last major victory was at the 2021 Australian Open. Since then, she has struggled to get past the third round in any Grand Slam tournament.
The US Open 2025 is important to her for several reasons. At Flushing Meadows, she holds a hard-court record of 23 wins against just 6 losses. It’s also the venue where she claimed two of her four Grand Slam titles–including her maiden Grand Slam title.
Who is Naomi Osaka?
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese tennis player who has won four Grand Slam titles and holds the record for being the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles – world number 1 for 25 weeks, starting in January 2019.
Why did Osaka part ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou?
Apparently, due to her recent lack of improvement in performance, Naomi Osaka parted ways with her new coach, Patrick Mouratoglou.
When was the last time Naomi Osaka won a major title?
The last time the Japanese star won a major title was in 2021 at the Australian Open.
How many titles has Naomi Osaka won so far in 2025?
In the year 2025, she has won only one WTA title at the L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo.
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Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.
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