Leonard Maxime Francois was not only a tennis coach but also a supportive father who played a key role in his daughter’s success as a professional tennis player.
His dedication to teaching his children to play tennis has brought remarkable athletic achievements to Naomi Osaka.
However, it is important to note that Naomi’s success is not only due to her father, but she also worked hard and spent countless hours perfecting her skills.
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- Full name: Leonard Maxime Francois
- Stage name: Leonard Francois
- Born: Unknown
- Age: Unknown
- Place of birth: Jacmel, Haiti
- Nationality: Haitian
- Occupation: Tennis coach
- Height: 6’0”
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Francois
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Tamaki Osaka
- Children: Mari Osaka, Naomi Osaka
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: 8 million USD
Early life and education
Leonard Francois’s age and date of birth are unknown. However, some sources place his birth year around the 1980s, suggesting he may be in his 40s.
Despite this lack of information, Francois has become a well-known figure in the sports world as the father and coach of tennis star Naomi Osaka.
Career
Leonard Francois is a dedicated and supportive tennis coach who decided to homeschool his daughters, Mari and Naomi, to focus on tennis training.
He believes this approach will allow him to integrate their academic education with their athletic development seamlessly. Even though he lived in the United States, he realized his daughters had more potential for international success by representing Japan.
This decision was made due to the lack of support for young tennis players in the US. Leonard’s guidance and encouragement certainly played a key role in his daughters’ success as they became top professional tennis players.
However, the decision to give up her American citizenship does not necessarily mean that Naomi prefers Japanese culture to American culture. It may simply be a practical decision based on her career and commitments.
Additionally, the United States Tennis Association’s failure to promote her due to her amateur status may have influenced her decision to focus on her Japanese heritage and association.
Social Media
- Instagram: Unknown
- Facebook: Unknown
- Twitter: Unknown
Personal life
Leonard Francois is a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Tamaki Osaka. They first met in New York, where Leonard studied at New York University.
After dating for a few years, they decided to make their relationship public and exchanged vows. However, details about their wedding are still kept private.
The couple has two children together, Mari and Naomi. Their first daughter was born on April 3, 1996 in Japan and their youngest daughter was born on October 16, 1997.
Net value
Leonard Francois, father of tennis superstar Naomi Osaka, has not revealed his net worth or estimated salary.
However, his daughter has an estimated net worth of $8 million as of 2019 and is said to earn $2 million in salary.
