Naomi Osaka had to deal with a massive disappointment after losing to Coco Gauff in the 3rd round of the Australian Open. The American sensation proved to be too good for Naomi that on her side was struggling to find the solution to beat the 15-year-old. Eventually, everything ended for the Japanese with a dismaying 6-3 6-4 scoreline.
I am not born with the mentality of a champion. OSAKA
During the press conference following her match against Coco Gauff, Naomi commented:
“I don’t really have the champion mentality yet, which is someone that can deal with not playing 100 percent. And I have always wanted to be like that, but I guess I still have a long way to go.
It’s just something that I think some people are born with and some people have to have really hard, trials and stuff, to get it.”
After the Australian Open, Naomi will lose at least 5 places as she is currently no.9 in the live rankings.
Naomi Osaka’s ranking and performance in 2020
Currently the world no.4, Osaka played her last match on the 24th of January when she capitulated to Cori Gauff 6-3 6-4 in the 3rd round in the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka’s best performance of this season was getting to the semi-finals in Brisbane.
Gauff at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Ranked no.67, Cori has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2020. The American is currently playing at the Australian Open where she bested Venus Williams 7-65 6-3, Sorana Cirstea 4-6 6-3 7-5 and Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-4.
Naomi Osaka |
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