Osaka explains why she is struggling with her emotions

Naomi lost another tough match in the Singapore finals to open about her emotions during the following press conference.

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Alex Boyden
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Naomi Osaka is not having a great run in Singapore.

The Japanese was hailed as one of the top favorites for the title, but eventually, she lost 2 tough 3-setters in the first 2 matches against Sloane Stephens and Angelique Kerber.

Naomi looked rather stressed out during these encounters to struggle to play her best tennis. During the post-match press conference, the Japanese explained what’s going on with her.

Why Osaka is struggling with her emotions.

Naomi commented

“I expect a lot from myself. I feel like when other people expect a lot from me, then it sort of doubles. Then I don’t know. I internalize a lot of things, and then it just explodes, and then I start talking to myself on the court.

Whenever I want to win badly, then it starts becoming emotional, and I can’t really control too much, like when it starts going a bit sideways. Usually when I win is when I can control it, so I’m just gonna try to do better on that part.”

Naomi still has the opportunity to qualify for the semifinals if she wins her next match against Kiki Bertens and Sloane Stephens beats Angelique Kerber (see details).

The good thing is that Naomi will perform in the first match; therefore, she will be a bit freer to swing without being too worried about the outcome.

She has nothing to lose.

A BIT OF STRUGGLE…
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