May 11, 2026

Naomi Osaka ends working relationship with her coach, Jermaine Jenkins

By Promise Amadi

Naomi Osaka has announced on Friday that she won’t be working anymore with her coach, Jermaine Jenkins.

In a tweet, the 21-year-old Japanese tennis star appreciated him for the time they have spent together.

The tweets reads: “Writing this to let you guys know that me and Jay won’t be working together anymore.

“I’m super grateful for the time we spent together and the things I learned on and off the court but I feel like now is a (sic) appropriate time for a change… Thank you for everything, it was a blast.”

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