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This is Naomi: Tennis superstar opens up about her life

Osaka shares childhood memories, karaoke favorites and thoughts on her roots

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Japan's Naomi Osaka poses with her team after winning the Australian Open in February.  © Reuters

NAOMI OSAKA
April 8, 2021 10:50 JST

I was born in Osaka in 1997 to a Japanese mother and a Haitian father. Japan has always been in my heart and soul.

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