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Naomi Osaka Parents

What is naomi osaka parents?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

father Leonard François[1]
mother Tamaki Osaka[1]
father’s origin Haiti[1]
mother’s origin Japan[1]
daughters Mari and Naomi[1]
Naomi Osaka born 16 October 1997[1]

Naomi Osaka’s parents are Leonard François and Tamaki Osaka. Her father is from Haiti, and her mother is from Japan.

Context

Naomi Osaka’s parents are Leonard François and Tamaki Osaka. Her father is from Haiti, and her mother is from Japan. They met in Japan in the 1990s and have supported Naomi’s tennis career from the beginning. Naomi was raised in Japan until age three, then moved to the United States. [1]

Documented claims

  • They met in Japan in the 1990s. [1]
  • They are described as having supported Naomi Osaka’s tennis career from the beginning. [1]
  • Leonard François is described as encouraging Naomi and Mari to pursue tennis. [1]
  • Naomi Osaka was raised in Japan until age three, then relocated to the United States. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Naomi Osaka's father American?

No, Naomi Osaka's father is from Haiti. [1]

Why does Naomi Osaka identify as Japanese?

Naomi Osaka identifies as Japanese because she was raised in Japan until the age of three and her mother is from Japan. [1]

Sources

  1. Naomi Osaka | Biography, Age, Rankings, U.S. Open, & ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People