Osaka: Split with coach not over money

DUBAI - World No 1 Naomi Osaka was adamant that her sudden split with coach Sascha Bajin had nothing to do with money but was because she is determined her career would not be about putting "success over happiness".

The German coach had guided Osaka to back-to-back Grand Slam titles as well as to the summit of the WTA rankings. But just two weeks after her triumph at Melbourne Park, Osaka abruptly severed ties with Bajin.

That led to suggestions the two had fallen out over money.