Naomi Osaka
🇯🇵 Japan | Age 29 | 1.8 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2012 | Coach: Tomasz Wiktorowski
WTA rank
#18
Current setup
Yonex EZONE 98, Poly Tour Strike 125, 25.4 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 1 Sep 2026Shoes
Nike
Clothing
Nike
Sponsor
String tension
25.4 kg / 56.0 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Osaka Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Poly Tour Strike 125 at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Flat Hitter
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
7
Career W-L
342–188
Win rate
64.5%
Career high
#1
Prize money
$25.7M
Grand Slams
4
Australian Open
W '19 '21
Roland Garros
R3 '16 '18 '19
Wimbledon
QF '26
US Open
W '18 '20
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | R4 | QF | R4 |
| 2025 | R3 | R1 | R3 | SF |
| 2024 | R1 | R2 | R2 | R2 |
| 2022 | R3 | R1 | – | R1 |
| 2021 | W | – | – | R3 |
| 2020 | R3 | – | – | W |
| 2019 | W | R3 | R1 | R4 |
| 2018 | R4 | R3 | R3 | W |
| 2017 | R2 | R1 | R3 | R3 |
| 2016 | R3 | R3 | – | R3 |
| 2015 | – | – | Q1 | Q2 |
Similar players: flat hitter
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes NikeClothing Nike❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Naomi Osaka plays with the EZONE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the WTA equipment list.
Naomi Osaka uses Yonex Poly Tour Strike 125 — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Naomi Osaka strings at 25.4–26.3 kg (56.0–58.0 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Naomi Osaka wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Naomi Osaka's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The EZONE 98 rewards clean contact. Try Yonex Poly Tour Strike 125 at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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