Meet the Family of Naomi Osaka, the Pro Tennis Player Who Beat Serena Williams in the U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka, born October 16th, 1997, is an American-Japanese professional tennis player who defeated Serena Williams in the final of the U.S. Open on Saturday (Sep. 8).

Her older sister, Mari Osaka, is also a professional tennis player, and together, the two sisters represent the three cultures they were raised with: American, Japanese and Haitian.

Here’s what you need to know about Naomi Osaka and her family:

Naomi Osaka’s father, Leonard Francois, is Haitian and her mother, Tamaki Osaka, is Japanese.

Naomi’s sister, Mari Osaka, is also a professional tennis player.

Naomi and Mari Osaka both took their mother’s last name, instead of their father’s.

Leonard Francois was Naomi’s first tennis trainer and is inspired by Richard Williams, father of Venus & Serena Williams.

Naomi Osaka represents the country of Japan on the court.

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