Naomi Osaka, the 2019 China Open champion , expresses her enthusiasm about returning to Beijing for this year’s tournament. She recalls fond memories and successful matches at the event in the past. Osaka also discusses her recent coaching change, emphasizing that it was not a personal decision and that she wanted to explore new opportunities without regrets.
With her new coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, she made notable enhancements to her game in a brief period. Osaka expresses self-assurance in her skills, believing that the Center Court, which she finds suits her playing style, will be an advantageous venue for her.
Osaka in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.73, the Japanese has a compiled 20-17 record in 2024. Osaka is currently having a run in Beijing where she managed to beat the world no.77 Lucia Bronzetti 6-3 6-2
.Naomi Osaka will face the world no.32 Yulia Putintseva in the 2nd round. Their record is 3-2 for Putintseva.
Naomi won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)