Naomi Osaka had a tough loss in Madrid where she lost in the 2nd round at the hands of Karolina Muchova 6-4 3-6 6-1. The Japanese sensation is well known for not being extremely comfortable playing on clay courts, especially when comparing her performance on hard courts.
Naomi Osaka was deeply disappointed after losing in Madrid to post a message to her fans saying:
“Caught an L today but beyond happy with how hard I fought and very grateful for the team I have around me. I already know something good is coming for me so I’ll keep putting my head down and working hard. Tomorrow is a new day! Thank you guys for the support.”
Naomi Osaka is often compared to Serena Williams. However, she disclosed the fact that she talks much more with Serena’s sister Venus. Indeed, Venus Williams was prompt in supporting Naomi Osaka commenting on her message and saying: “next one.”
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The next step for Naomi Osaka is playing the upcoming tournament in Rome. The surface over there is going to be even slower than the one in Madrid and therefore, Naomi needs to adapt even more to the local conditions. Naomi’s best result in Rome was reaching the quarterfinals in 2019 before retiring ahead over her match against the Kiki Bertens.
Naomi Osaka in 2021
Currently the world no.2, the Japanese played her last match on the 2nd of May when she lost to world no.20 Karolina Muchova 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the 2nd round in Madrid (draw).
Until now, during this year Osaka owns a compiled 13-2 match record. Naomi has won 1 title at the Australian Open.
Venus Williams in 2021
Now the world no.91, the American played her last match on the 30th of April when she surrendered to world no.14 Jennifer Brady 6-2 6-4 in the 1st round in Madrid (draw).
Presently, during this year the American has an overall 2-4 record.
Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams played each other only on 2 occasions. Their actual record is 1-1. The last time they squared off, Naomi Osaka won 7-5 6-2 in the 2nd round in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tennis Open) in October 2017.
