Naomi Osaka was on the receiving end of a cold handshake from Sorana Cirstea after the conclusion of their women's singles ...

The Australian Open has a long tradition of dramatic finishes, but Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea added an unexpected layer ...

Naomi Osaka’s win over Sorana Cirstea at the 2026 Australian Open highlights the ongoing scrutiny of Black excellence in ...

A day earlier, Naomi Osaka had produced one of the enduring images of the 2026 Australian Open, marching on to Rod Laver ...

Naomi Osaka was in the spotlight for her lack of fair play, for which Cirstea reprimanded her, and then "coldly" shook her ...

Naomi Osaka’s second round victory at the 2026 Australian Open ended with a very uncomfortable handshake with her opponent, ...

The 2026 Australian Open featured some handshake drama between Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea. Let's break it down.

"I guess that emotions were very high for her," the four-time Grand Slam winner said ...

Cirstea, a 35-year-old from Romania playing in her final Australian Open, was upset that Osaka, the four-time major champion, was shouting “C’mon” in between Cirstea’s first and second serves to get ...