Naomi Osaka Leaves IMG To Launch Her Own Sports Agency

“I’ve spent my career doing things my way, even when people told me that it wasn’t what was expected or traditional. Evolve is the natural next step in my journey as both an athlete and businesswoman, as well as a way to continue being myself and doing things my way.”

Naomi Osaka – thejasminebrand

EXCLUSIVE: @naomiosaka has left IMG to launch her own sports agency, Evolve, which will be stylized as EVOLVE. pic.twitter.com/HxJlbblqII

— Sportico (@Sportico) May 11, 2022

The four-time Grand Slam champion is forming the new agency Evolve with her agent Stuart Duguid, who is also leaving IMG. Naomi Osaka added,

“I’m excited to start this with my business partner Stuart and our plan is to use the same approach we took in building my businesses authentically and strategically as a vision for this company. I strongly believe in the power athletes have to use our platforms to drive meaningful business.”

Reportedly, Naomi Osaka is ranked 20th on Sportico’s 2022 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes with prize money and endorsements totaling $53.2 million! Aside from killing it on the tennis court, Osaka reportedly has equity in approximately 12 brands. She also founded Kinlo (a skin care company) and has her own swimwear and sleepwear lines as well.