Naomi Osaka has always stated that her childhood hero and the reason why she wanted to play tennis was Serena Williams. The Japanese sensation was blessed to play and beat the American in 2 occasions in Indian Wells and at the Us Open even if the final at the Flushing Meadows was full of controversy.
Ranked no.1, Osaka has the chance to stay closer to Serena since both are often invited to top events. This is what happened on Wednesday when Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the occasion of the official inauguration of the Miami Open that has moved to new premises.
I love Serena Williams. NAOMI OSAKA
During a recent interview, Naomi Osaka stressed the admiration for Serena Williams saying “I love Serena. Growing up. I really loved watching her matches, and honestly, I wouldn’t be where I am without her. That’s a fact.”
Naomi and Serena are on opposite sides of the draw at this Miami Open and therefore the only opportunity we may have to see them clashing for the 3rd time would come from a hypothetical final.
