Naomi Osaka has just won her 4th slam and she is becoming more and more the face of women’s tennis almost taking over Serena Williams’s mantle. Being so famous means that Naomi Osaka is more and more recognizable on the street and this is often a matter of concern for top personalities that are often harassed by the fans.

Naomi Osaka and LeBron James

After winning the Australian Open title, during the press conference that followed the final, Naomi Osaka was asked about how well she copes with notoriety. Eventually, Osaka admitted that she is not very recognizable (yet) when she is out of context.

“Honestly, I kind of would give you the same answer. I don’t really feel recognized unless it’s moments like this. For me, I just like walking by myself outside. I think in a way I’m kind of lucky because I’m not like a LeBron James or anything like that would get recognized everywhere and would have people following them. So, yeah, I’ll pretty chill. It’s kind of good.”

Naomi about Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka is often compared to her childhood hero Serena Williams. The Japanese sensation still maintains that Serena is still the face of women’s tennis. When asked about how she feels in the new change of the guard, Naomi Oska commented:

“Honestly, I don’t really think too much about it. For me, I just focus on myself and what I can do. So I don’t really put too much pressure on myself in that way.”

Naomi Osaka in 2021

Now the world no.2, Naomi Osaka played her last match on the 20th of February when she beat Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3

in the final of the Australian Open to win her 7th career title.

Currently, during this season Naomi Osaka has achieved a composed 10-0 match record. Osaka clinched 1 title at the Australian Open.

 

Serena Williams in 2021

Currently the world no.7, Serena Williams played her last match on the 18th of February when she was overcome by Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).

Currently, during this year Serena owns an overall 8-1 match record. Serena Williams’s most significant accomplishment of the year was reaching the semifinal in Melbourne and at the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams faced off 4 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-1 for Osaka. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Naomi Osaka won 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 18th of February 2021.

In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.