In her presser, Osaka revealed that she often finds it difficult to play against a younger opponent. She admitted to feeling like a “veteran” on tour before lavishing praise on 20-year-old Osorio’s fighting spirit.
The Japanese went on to talk about her mindset heading into the first Major of the season. She revealed that she feels more comfortable with herself and is learning to be “selfish in a positive way”. She explained how she constantly felt judged by others after her much-talked-about media boycott and withdrawal from last year’s French Open.
Osaka also asserted that she hates practicing and finds “no meaning it”, before admitting that the competition is the most enjoyable part of tennis for her.
“I really don’t like stepping on the lines” - Naomi Osaka on her on-court superstitions
The four-time Grand Slam winner proceeded to talk about her on-court superstitions. She revealed that she avoids stepping on the white lines or the ‘Melbourne’ logo at the back of the court. She further added that she prefers her water bottles to be straight.
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