Naomi Osaka was caught studying Nick Kyrgios’ serve in Indian Wells. The Japanese sensation has always said that she likes Nick’s personality and his style.
Looking at their good chemistry, during a press conference in Indian Wells, Naomi Osaka was asked if she would like to play mixed doubles with Kyrgios. Naomi answered: “If he wants to attempt to carry us, I’ll consider it. But I haven’t played doubles in years and I’m not quite great at it.
I know he just won the Australian Open doubles title. Yeah, if he wants to do everything…”
Osaka in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2022
Ranked world no.78, the Japanese has managed to achieve an overall 6-1 match record in 2022. Osaka is currently having a run in Indian Wells where she defeated Sloane Stephens 3-6 6-1 6-2.
Naomi Osaka will face the world no.24 Veronika Kudermetova in the 2nd round on Saturday at 8:00 pm on STADIUM 1. In the past, they have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
The Japanese won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Kyrgios in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2022
Currently ranked no.132, the Australian has managed to achieve an overall 2-1 record in 2022. Kyrgios is competing in Indian Wells where he bested Sebastian Baez 6-4 6-0.
Nick Kyrgios will compete against the world no.34 Federico Delbonis in the 2nd round on Saturday at 8:30 pm on STADIUM 2. The head to head is 1-0 for Kyrgios.
Nick won 6 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)