At the 2024 US Open Pre-Tournament press conference, Naomi Osaka expressed her excitement to be back in New York, sharing her past struggles adjusting to different court surfaces and the importance of practice on hard courts. Osaka also discussed the pressure of defending her title and the clarity she gains from sharing her feelings on social media.
Naomi Osaka in 2024
Currently ranked no.
85, Naomi played her last match on the 12th of August when she was defeated by world no.61 Ashlyn Krueger 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the qualifications in Cincinnati (draw).During this season Osaka has managed to achieve a composed 18-16 match record.