Naomi Osaka reacts on Instagram as her coach confirms he’s departing the team
Naomi Osaka has adjusted her coaching staff once again after calling time on her 2025 season.
The split with Patrick Mouratoglou came after Wimbledon, ending a partnership that lasted roughly 10 months.
She moved quickly to fill the gap, bringing in Tomasz Wiktorowski, who previously worked with Iga Swiatek.
Results had started to pick up under Wiktorowski before a leg injury cut short Osaka’s season at the Japan Open. Now, another member of her team has been confirmed to be leaving.
Naomi Osaka sends farewell message after fitness coach departure
In September 2024, Mouratoglou joined Osaka’s team, bringing Guillaume Brunoir, a strength and conditioning coach from his academy, with him.
Although the Frenchman left in July, Brunoir had stayed with the Japanese star until now, when they finally went their separate ways.
The decision was confirmed by the coach on his Instagram, where he posted: “Some chapters are meant to leave a mark. From Los Angeles to Osaka, through every court, every session, every challenge. Quiet focus, fleeting moments, unseen efforts, and the laughter we shared along the way.
“Proud of the work, the growth, and the bond built during these months. Thankful for the path we shared. Ready for the next move.”
The split appears to be amicable with no hard feelings between them, as Osaka responded to his post with: “Thanks for everything. Wishing you the best on what’s to come!”
2025 shows signs of progress for Naomi Osaka
Osaka’s season did not wrap up the way she would have liked, but 2025 has still shown clear progress compared to last year.
After returning from maternity leave in 2024, she struggled to regain her form and never broke back into the top 50.
This season, though, has been a different story. The four-time Grand Slam champion is now ranked world number 16 and has looked more consistent throughout the year.
During Mouratoglou’s time in charge, she won her first title at a lower-level WTA 125 event in Saint-Malo. The Japanese player also reached finals at both the Canadian Open and Auckland International.
The biggest leap forward has come in Grand Slam performances. In 2024, she did not get past the second round of any major. This year, she made it to at least the third round in every one.
| Naomi Osaka in 2024 | Naomi Osaka in 2025 | |
| Best ranking | No.56 | No.14 |
| Number of titles | 0 | 1 (WTA 125 Saint-Malo), 2 finals (Canadian Open, Auckland International) |
| Best Grand Slam Result |
Second Round (Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open) | Semifinal (US Open) |
| Record vs top 10 players | 1-4 (20%) | 1-4 (20%) |
The highlight was reaching the US Open semifinals for the first time since her title run in 2020.
The one area still needing work is her record against top-10 opponents. She has managed just one win in five attempts this year, with that lone victory coming over Coco Gauff
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans Calls Win vs. 49ers One of C.J. Stroud’s Best
The Houston Texans, throughout what would be their third win of the 2025 NFL season, ended up taking notable control of the game from start to finish on the offensive side of the ball.
C.J. Stroud was the leader of those efforts on Houston's scoring unit, and in all, rattled off one of his most productive games of the season.
On 39 total throws, Stroud completed 76% of his passes for a total of 318 yards through the air, to pair with two touchdowns and just one pick. He got nine pass-catchers involved on the day without Nico Collins or Christian Kirk in the mix, and came out to a nice 106.6 passer rating.
He's a considerable reason as to why the Texans had the success that they did against a formidable 49ers squad–– and after the game, his head coach DeMeco Ryans made sure to give him his due credit, saying his performance vs. San Francisco was one of the best in his entire career.
“One of his best games ever,” Ryans said of C.J. Stroud. “When C.J. is locked in, when the quarterback is playing well and C.J. plays well and he’s upbeat and everybody can see he’s going to the right spot with the football, he’s making great decisions, stepping up, escaping the pocket, converting some runs there, converting some third downs, you just see the entire energy, the vibe of our entire sideline just changes. Everybody is looking for the quarterback for that leadership."
DeMeco Ryans Credits C.J. Stroud's Leadership, O-Line in Win vs. 49ers
More than just his production on the field, Stroud maintained his status as a high-end leader on the sidelines for Houston as well, stoking the fire to help the Texans' energy stay high for the entire way, and it certainly showed in the end results.
Stroud also had some major help from his offensive line, a group that allowed zero sacks on the day for the first time this season, and only the fifth time of his career–– the last time being seen during his rookie campaign.
Of course, Ryans made sure to extend his praise to what he saw upfront as well, which led to a smooth and sound offensive operation throughout the way in Houston.
"It’s just about nothing special or nothing grand. It’s just about him remaining disciplined as a quarterback, doing exactly what he’s supposed to do on every given play. When he does that, he makes great decisions and with the offensive line the way they worked today, that’s what you see: one of his best games ever."
"The way he operated today was very clean football and I’m proud of where he is. We just have to continue to stay with this every week.”
Now with the vibes on a good note both offensively and defensively before continuing their extended home stretch, the momentum might be building at a perfect time, with a critical Week 9 battle on the horizon against the Denver Broncos for a chance to elevate back to a .500 record.
It remains to be seen if the Texans will have enough juice to keep their winning ways going, but if Stroud and his protection can remain similar to what was shown against the 49ers, rattling off two straight wins is far from out of the realm of possibilities.
