Naomi Osaka is hitting headlines in the tennis world again. This time around, she was asked for a follow-up regarding the possibility of getting a new coach, weeks after her announcement that she will no longer be coached by Jermaine Jenkins who also happens to be the second coach she will be splitting with this year.
Osaka, Jenkins and Sascha Bajin
Naomi’s history and relationship with her coaches have always been an interesting topic for many tennis fans. Just a few weeks ago, she parted with coach Jermaine whom she hired earlier this year after parting with Sascha Bajin a month before. At the moment, she is coached by her father, Leonard Francois who taught her tennis at the age of 3.
Naomi is currently playing at the 2019 China Open which is scheduled from September 30 to October 6 and held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.
When asked about her current coaching situation, whether she was going to end the season with just her father or was she in touch with other people, this is what she had to say, “No, I mean, I’m ending it with my dad. Like, it’s pretty good so far. Yeah, I feel like it would be too rushed to, like, bring someone on right now anyway. It’s pretty much gearing towards the end, so…”
She was also asked about her plans regarding the next season. Unfortunately, she didn’t give any answer other the response written above. From the time being, fans have no choice but to wait until the 2019 China Open ends.
Naomi Advances At The 2019 China Open
As mentioned earlier, Naomi is currently playing at the 2019 China Open. Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina, and her were all on the court, passing the primary obstacles to book a place in the second round. On day one of the tournament, Naomi faced off with Jessica Pegula. She ended up as the victor with 6-3, 7-6 (5) win. For her next match, she will be facing Andrea Petkovic of Germany. Andrea defeated Jil Teichmann of 7-6 (4), 6-3 to advance.
Osaka in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2019
Ranked no.4, Osaka has a 34-11 win-loss record in 2019. Osaka is competing in Beijing where she toppled Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-65.
The Japanese will play Petkovic in the 2nd round. The head to head is 1-0 for Petkovic.
The last time that they competed against each other, Petkovic won 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round in Stanford in July 2014.
The Japanese conquered 2 titles in 2019 at the Australian Open and in Osaka.
The Japanese won 4 titles in her career: 4 on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Naomi Osaka |
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