Naomi Osaka reflected on her recent performances and the importance of enjoying the moments on the court during a press conference at Indian Wells 2024. She mentioned being hard on herself during her comeback at the Australian Open and not celebrating her achievements. However, she emphasized the importance of having fun and trusting herself in this tournament. Osaka also discussed her growth as a player and a person, expressing gratitude for her fans’ support.
She recalled her first big tournament at Stanford and its impact on her career. Osaka also shared her perspective on social media and its role in athletes sharing their experiences directly with fans. She expressed excitement about returning to Indian Wells and the challenges she encounters on the court. Osaka discussed her memories of a specific match against an unnamed opponent, her preference for using her left hand, and her confidence in her ability to handle questions about her game.
Osaka in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.287, the Japanese has achieved a compiled 5-4 record in 2024. Osaka is currently having a run in Indian Wells where she toppled the world no.100 Sara Errani 6-3 6-1 and the world no.15 Liudmila Samsonova 7-5 6-3.
Naomi Osaka will square off with the world no.28 Elise Mertens in the 3rd round on Monday at 3:30 pm on STADIUM 1. Their current head to head is 3-1 for Osaka.
Naomi won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
