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Many of the world’s best tennis professional players are descending on the green for this year’s 2024 Australian Open, with many tennis fans turning up to Melbourne Park to lend their support and some watching the action from the comfort of their own home on the big screen.
While fans may know the endeavors and accomplishments of their favourite current and former tennis pros on the court, they may not know that many of these players are also serving up aces in the business world — from sartorial side hustles to exciting sporting ventures.
Naomi Osaka
Founder of suncare brand KINLÒ, co-founder of Hana Kuma and Evolve, and co-owner of North Carolina Courage
Just six months after giving birth to her daughter, the four-time grand slam champion’s return to the Australian Open was cut short after taking on 16th seed and French professional tennis player Caroline Garcia.
However, Osaka remains one of the biggest names in tennis even after being away from the world of tennis for 15 months and is well and truly making a name for herself in the business arena.
In 2021, she developed a new suncare brand called KINLÒ which formulates...
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