#20

Naomi Osaka
Right-handed, two-handed backhand • Japan
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Well, what was the message that you got? That was more the question.
GOAT Score (Net)0
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Sport Rank#20
Days on Top0
format_quoteIn Their Words
“Well, what was the message that you got? That was more the question.”
“I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept my timing was not ideal and my message could have been clearer.”
“I am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the world's media.”
“Undoubtedly the greatest athletic achievement and honor I will ever have in my life.”
“When I was playing the local tournaments, all I was thinking was, 'I want my mom to be happy. I want her to stop working.'”
“I don't know what happened on the court. So for me, I'm always going to remember the Serena that I love.”
“I always thought I should put like a GoPro on him during my matches.”
“It's been a long time since I've had so much fun on the court, and to do it here, it really means a lot.”
“Going into this match, I lost to her three times in a row, so that really sucked. I wanted to turn it over, and I'm really glad I had the opportunity to do that.”
id_card Player Profile
BornOctober 16, 1997
NationalityJapan
CoachActive
PlaysRight-handed, two-handed backhand
trophy Achievements
- hotel_class4 Grand Slam singles titles (2018 & 2020 US Open
- stars2019 & 2021 Australian Open)
- emoji_events7 WTA singles titles