Naomi Osaka reflects on her recent match, crediting her practice with Kasatkina in Madrid for helping her adapt to playing on clay. She discusses her game plan, which involved playing smart tennis and using heavy spin, and her focus on being more patient and disciplined.
Osaka also touches on her growth as a player, particularly since taking time off, and how watching other players, including Serena Williams, has inspired her to improve. Additionally, she shares how becoming a mother has changed her mentality, making her feel more driven to succeed, and how she stays connected with her daughter Shai through regular communication.
Osaka in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
LWLWLWLLWL Ranked no.173, Osaka owns a compiled 12-8 record in 2024. The Japanese is now competing in Rome where she bested the world no.45 Clara Burel 7-62 6-1, the world no.20 Marta Kostyuk 6-3 6-2 and the world no.11 Daria Kasatkina 6-3 6-3.
Naomi Osaka will come up against the world no.7 Qinwen Zheng in the 4th round. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Osaka.
Osaka won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
