From Phenoms to Medal Favorites, Meet 26 Women Athletes Ready to Shine at the Olympics

Sport: Tennis
Country: Japan

Naomi Osaka made headlines in 2019 when she renounced her American citizenship, allowing her to compete for Japan in the Olympics. (A dual US-Japanese citizen, Osaka was required under Japan's Nationality Law to choose one before she turned 22 last October.) It'll be her first Olympic Games, and she'll be playing in her home country, looking to become the first Japanese woman to take home an Olympic medal in tennis, so expect exciting matches and major attention from fans. With fierce competition, including Coco Gauff on Team USA, it'll be a tournament to watch.