Naomi Osaka has just won a very uncharacteristic US Open after recovering from a 1-set down in the final against an inspired Vika Azarenka. This was the 3rd slam title conquered by the Japanese sensation that will be ranked no.3 after her latest runs in New York.
Naomi Osaka about playing the French Open
The US Open champion has been battling for long with a hamstring injury to her left legs. Naomi had to concede a walk over to Vika Azarenka in the Western & Southern Open final and she managed to succesfully go all the way at the US Open.
However, when asked about her plan for the French Open, Naomi said that she is not really sure if she is going to play to say:
“I was planning to play when I came here, but I guess I’ll what happens.”
On the other side, the French crowd will be blessed by the presence of Serena Williams that confirmed she is going to play.
Naomi Osaka in 2020
Currently the world no.9, Osaka played her last match on the 12th of September when she defeated Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 5th career title.
This season Osaka has a 16-3 win-loss record. Osaka conquered 1 title at the U.S. Open. The Japanese was the finalist in New York.
Serena Williams in 2020
Currently the world no.8, the American played her last match on the 10th of September when she was overcome by Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal of the U.S. Open.
During this season the American has a 16-5 win-loss record. The American conquered 1 title in Auckland.
Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams played each other 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Osaka. The last time that they squared off, Serena Williams won 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Toronto (Rogers Cup) in August 2019.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
