Leonard Francois

Charleen 19 Jun,2019

Facts of Leonard Francois

Ethnicity
African
Full Name
Leonard Maxime Francois
Last Name
Francois
Birth Name
Leonard Maxime Francois
First Name
Leonard
Famous Name
Leonard Francois
Nationality
Haitian
Married to
Tamaki Osaka
Currently Married
Yes
Relationship Status
married
Children
Naomi Osaka, Mari Osaka

Contents:

Career & Net worth

Profession
Tennis Coach

Relationship

Married to
Tamaki Osaka
Currently Married
Yes
Relationship Status
married

Leonard Francois is known as the father of a famous Japanese Professional Tennis player, Naomi Osaka. Additionally, Naomi is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles. Francois has another daughter named Mari Osaka, a Japanese fashion designer, and former tennis player.

Francois is a proud father who has supported his daughters since the beginning of their careers. So, there is a huge rule of Francois in the success of Osaka's siblings. Being a father of two renowned names, there is no doubt that Francois is living a quality life to the fullest. His daughters have amassed a massive amount of money from their professional careers.

Naomi Osaka's Father's Net Worth and Source of Income

Well, the information about Leonard's professional career is still undercover. Additionally, he has been mentoring his daughter Naomi since her early days and is famous as the father of Naomi Osaka. 

NaomiNaomi Osaka posing in her car.  SOURCE: Instagram @naomiosaka

In addition, Naomi enjoys a net worth of over $20 million. Moreover, Naomi earned $21,177,252, a prize from her professional career. In 2019, she collected $3,722,776 as prize money. While playing in the Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis, Osaka earned a total of $11,185. Naomi was the 2022 HIghest-paid Female Athlete, earning roughly $51.1 Million. 

So, Francois is enjoying a luxurious lifestyle from the fortune generated by her daughter. Also, the details about his assets, including cars and houses, are not in the media yet. However, his daughter Naomi has a collection of luxurious cars of recent times. 

Moreover, Leonard and his family are often spotted together, spending quality time and vacationing in exotic places, suggesting that the family has gained a lot of fortune. His daughter's professional career is the primary source of the family's wealth.

Married Life and Relationships

Leonard is married to his beautiful wife, Tamaki Osaka. Reports suggest they first met in New York, where Leonard studied at New York University. They dated for quite a long time before finally deciding to tie the knot. Also, additional information about the duo's wedding is currently undercover. 

Besides, the couple shares two children named Mari and Noami. Their first daughter was born in Japan on April 3, 1996, and the youngest was born on October 16, 1997. 

Leonard Francois With his wife and daughters SOURCE: Fabwags.com

His wife Tamaki is a Japanese native, whereas Leonard hails from Haiti. However, he belongs to Haiti. He decided to give his wife's last name to his daughters because he found that the United States didn't give enough attention to his daughters. 

Furthermore, Leonard is the only reason his daughters are professional tennis players because he mentored them from the early ages of 3 and 4. Moreover, he is not involved in unwanted rumors, suggesting he is a good husband and father.  

Take a Look at Francois’ Early Life

Leonard is a Haitian by nationality, and the information about Leonard's birthdate is not in the media yet. Talking about his racial background, he belongs to the African ethnic group.

Although he is Haitian by nationality, his daughters represent Japan, so we suspect him to be a Japanese citizen. Additional information about Leonard's Early Life and Bio is not available yet, but we will certainly come back to you as soon as the news hits the Media.   

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Professional Career and Daughter Naomi’s Tennis Career

Well, we have no idea about what Leonard does professionally. However, we know her daughter is a famous Tennis player Naomi Osaka.

Leonard with his daughter Naomi SOURCE: justrichest.com

When Naomi won her first WTA title at the Indian Wells Open in 2018, she came into the limelight. In September, she won the US Open, defeating 23-time champion Serena Williams in the final to become the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament.

Further, in her career, Naomi has played against many other famous tennis players, such as Samantha Stosur, Simona Halep, and many more.

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