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NAOMI OSAKA ANNOUNCES TEAM SHAKE-UP AFTER WRAPPING 2025 CAMPAIGN

Naomi Osaka parts ways with fitness coach Guillaume Brunoir, completing her 2025 team overhaul. After a resurgent season under coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, the changes fuel optimism for a major 2026 comeback.

Naomi Osaka Announces Team Shake-Up After Wrapping 2025 Campaign
The two-time US Open winner splits with Influential Team Figure - Chris Hyde/Getty Images

A member of Naomi Osaka's team confirmed his departure, thus, the team will undoubtedly look different in 2026.

This season, Osaka was coached by Patrick Mouratoglou. Due to the Frenchman's prior successful and long tenure with Serena Williams, which lasted nearly ten years from 2012 to 2022, his selection attracted a lot of interest.

Given that Mouratoglou has not done well since splitting from Williams, some people questioned the decision. He was involved in Simona Halep's doping nightmare and briefly served as Holger Rune's coach.

Osaka and Mouratoglou split the company during the 2025 Citi Open in Washington because they were unable to reach the heights they had planned for, despite a promising start that included making it to the 2025 ASB Classic final in January.

Guillaime Brunoir, a strength and conditioning coach of the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, stayed with Osaka's squad until the end of her season when she sustained an injury at the 2025 Japan Open in Tokyo, despite Mouratoglou's departure.

Officially, that collaboration is over. Brunoir thanked the four-time Grand Slam champion for their journey together and declared the end of their relationship in a message posted on his Instagram page.

"Some chapters are intended to make an impression. Every court, every session, every challenge—from Los Angeles to Osaka. Silent concentration, brief intervals, invisible work, and the amusement we experienced together. I am proud of the effort, development, and friendship formed throughout these months. I am grateful for the journey we took together. All set for the next action."

In her brief response to Brunoir's article, Osaka thanked him for everything he had done for her and wished him luck in his future endeavours.

"I appreciate everything. I wish you luck in the future.
Who Osaka will choose to replace Brunoir is unknown. The well-known fitness instructor, who formerly worked with Yutaka Nakamura, has been with Emma Raducanu since the end of 2024.

Under the direction of new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, Osaka has flourished.


At the 2025 Canadian Open, Tomasz Wiktorowski was officially announced as Mouratoglou's replacement. Before abruptly breaking up with the six-time Grand Slam champion, he enjoyed a very good run with Iga Swiatek till the end of 2024.

His appointment resulted in success right away. Osaka made it to her first WTA 1000 final in more than three years in Montreal, and she was just one set away from winning the trophy when home favourite Victoria Mboko came charging back to win.

Osaka then made her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance since her victory at the Australian Open in 2021. The Japanese sensation lost 7-6, 6-7, 3-6 after coming within a tiebreak of the US Open final in 2025.

Wiktorowski and Osaka's collaboration has raised hopes that she will have a successful 2026 campaign. She had largely struggled for form since returning from maternity leave at the beginning of 2024 until Wiktorowski's arrival.

The former WTA world No. 1 could return to the top in 2026 if she has a healthy off-season free from ailments. Given that Osaka is still one of the most important players in tennis, many believe it would be beneficial for the game.

ULTIMATE FAN RECOGNITION: JANNIK SINNER VOTED FAVORITE, CEMENTING TENNIS STARDOM

Jannik Sinner has been voted the ATP Fans' Favourite singles player for the third consecutive year, placing him alongside his idol, Roger Federer, in the record books.

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Jannik Sinner's amazing 2025 season keeps getting better. This time, it's not a trophy, but something players value just as much: recognition from the fans.

The four-time Major champ has been voted the ATP Fans' Favourite singles player for the third year in a row. He's only the second player to get this honour three times, putting him next to his idol, Roger Federer.

Federer owned this category from 2003 to 2021, winning it 19 years straight before Rafael Nadal took over in 2022. After Nadal, Sinner is the only winner, getting the ultimate praise from the fans.

Jannik had a wild ride in 2024 and grabbed the ATP number one spot after winning eight ATP titles. He missed three months of 2025 but still snagged six trophies, with an awesome run after the US Open.

Even though he ended up second in the ATP rankings behind Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner still had a bunch of wins and kept moving toward tennis greatness.

The 24-year-old played in 12 tournaments in 2025 and made it to ten finals, showing he can play at a high level consistently. He won six titles but lost the other four to Alcaraz.

Jannik defended his Australian Open title in January and came back strong in May. He played for the title in Rome, Paris, London, Cincinnati, and New York, losing to Carlos four times but becoming the first Italian to win Wimbledon.

Sinner got even better after losing in the US Open final. He finished the season strong, winning four of the last five tournaments, keeping his amazing indoor streak going, and getting ready for 2026.

He ended the season with another great ATP Finals run, winning the title without dropping a set and making history. With this latest win, Jannik now has five ATP awards.

In 2019, he was named Newcomer of the Year. Four years later, Sinner grabbed two awards: Most Improved Player and his first Fans’ Favourite award.

He did it again in 2024 and added another one this season, joining Federer on the short list of multiple-time winners.

COMEBACK QUEEN: RUSEDSKI BACKS EMMA RADUCANU FOR TOP 20 RETURN WITH NEW TEAM

After three surgeries, Emma Raducanu is storming back. Greg Rusedski reveals the three critical things she needs to hit the WTA Top 20 in 2026.

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Raducanu’s Secret to Success and Avoiding the US Open Pressure

It’s been four years since Emma Raducanu's US Open win as a teenager. Since then, the British No. 1 reached a high of No. 10 in the world but then had three surgeries and an early end to her 2023 season. Now, Raducanu's back on track, jumping from outside the top 300 to No. 29 in under two years.

Greg Rusedski, now a commentator, thinks Raducanu can get back into the top 20. He told Express Sport that she needs a solid setup and a reliable team.

Rusedski said that it all depends on her health, managing expectations, and having the right people around her. He noted Mark Petchey's good work in the summer and Francisco Roig's experience with Rafa Nadal. The key is consistent support while staying healthy and keeping up the pace.

He added that winning the US Open changed everything for her, with about eight coaches coming and going. What she needs is to keep moving forward.

Rusedski wants her to forget the US Open win and stay focused with the team she has now. He believes she can get back into the top 20, though it's a tough road from No. 300 to No. 29, requiring health, consistency, and a good team.

After Raducanu's US Open win, she switched coaches a lot, but now she seems to have found a stable team. She worked with Nick Cavaday, her childhood coach, for a year before he had to leave for health reasons.

She then teamed up with Petchey, who also works as a commentator for the Tennis Channel. Currently, she’s working with Roig, and they plan to continue in 2026. Raducanu is training in Barcelona to get ready for the season.

The 2021 US Open champion has also hired Emma Stewart as her physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach and works with French chiropractor Jerome Poupel. Rusedski, who is starting the Off Court with Greg podcast, wants Raducanu to have a “consistent base.”

He said that it’s important to have the right team for support during the ups and downs. He mentioned Andy Murray, Rafa, Roger Federer, and current No. 1 Sabalenka as examples of players with consistent teams.

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