How Naomi Osaka inspired skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin

Naomi is an inspiration not only for the other tennis players, but also for other athletes

How Naomi Osaka inspired skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin

In just 1 year, Naomi Osaka has managed to become one of the most recognizable athletes of the world. The Japanese didn’t hit the headlines only for her great titles in Indian Wells, at the US Open. and at the Australian Open, but she has also impressed with her interesting character.

How Naomi Osaka inspired skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin

During a recent interview, Mikaela Shiffrin, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup alpine skier, disclosed how she was inspired by Naomi Osaka.

The American commented

“Somebody I’ve been watching lately, and I’m really excited for, is Naomi Osaka. I think that she at least seems like a really nice, down-to-earth girl, trying to do her job and coming up the ranks in a sport that has Serena Williams, the face of tennis.

Watching Osaka and seeing how she handles herself competing against one of her biggest idols has been pretty cool for me to see.”

Naomi has recently shocked the tennis world with her sudden split with Sascha Bajin, the coach that was instrumental to her success. Let’s hope that her tennis won’t be affected by this.

SHOCKING. Naomi Osaka splits with her coach Sascha Bajin

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