Naomi Osaka cemented her status as one of the best players in world tennis after she won her third Grand Slam title at the US Open. Osaka recorded a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Victoria Azarenka in September, but she decided to pull out of the French Open due to fitness concerns. However, the Japanese star has proved her athletic abilities throughout her tennis career, and she recently shared some details about her intense workout regimen.
Osaka uses the offseason to work on her endurance
In a recent interview, Osaka revealed that she prepares her body for matches during the season by carrying out light exercises. The current world number three uses the workout sessions to keep her muscles strong since she plays many consecutive tournaments throughout the year. However, during the offseason, the 2r-year-old ramps up the intensity of her workouts to build her endurance. Before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese star would start her workout regimen by working on her game on the tennis court before hitting the gym for some back and lower body exercise. However, like many other people around the world, Osaka had to change her approach to her fitness because of the ongoing epidemic.
The coronavirus pandemic forced Osaka to change her work out routine
The 22-year-old tennis player currently starts her day by going on a three-mile run before working out at home using a series of strength and coordination exercises. The Japanese has claimed that she takes one minute to meditate before she cools off from her work out by taking a refreshing smoothie to aid in her recovery. Osaka’s intense exercise regimen helped her outlast her opponents at the US Open, but she suffered a hamstring injury at the tournament and decided to skip the French Open. It is still unclear whether the Japanese star will participate in the remaining WTA tournaments. Going by her recent Instagram posts, Osaka appears to be taking a break from her time on the court to enjoy her recent success.
Fans have been reacting to Osaka’s Instagram pictures after the Japanese star displayed her well-toned body by wearing a beautiful white bikini outfit. However, some fans have accused the current world number three of letting her recent triumph at the US Open get to her head. On her part, Osaka has defended her decision to take some time away from the court and enjoy herself. The US Open champion recently addressed her critics by pointing out that she was a 22-year-old woman who enjoys wearing bikini outfits and hanging out with her friends. Osaka has not been afraid to display her stunning figure, and she remains unapologetic about her attitude despite the recent criticism she has received.
Naomi Osaka in 2020
Ranked world no.3, the Japanese 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 6th career title.
This season Osaka has a composed 16-3 win-loss record. Naomi clinched 1 title at the U.S. Open. The Japanese was the runner-up in New York.
