Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is not having a great year. Apart from her below-par performance, the 24-year-old faced multiple injury troubles this year. The former world number 1 didn’t do well in any of the Grand Slam events she played this year. After missing out on the Wimbledon Championships, Osaka took part in the US Open. However, she failed to go past the first round of the tournament.

After multiple injury issues, Osaka has given more importance to her fitness. The Japanese recently posted pictures of herself doing pilates.

Naomi Osaka tries pilates

Osaka took to her Instagram account and uploaded multiple stories of herself trying out pilates. “Tried pilates for the first time ever today,” she wrote in the caption. Notably, Pilates is a mind-body exercise that helps to strengthen core strength. It also enhances flexibility, posture, and mental strength.

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The 24-year-old has been through a lot recently. She not only went through physical injuries but also overcame mental health issues to make a comeback to tennis. Pilates will definitely be helpful in regaining her lost form and confidence, she believes.

Osaka reacts to Frances Tiafoe donning her shoes

Frances Tiafoe was at his best when he defeated world number 2 Rafael Nadal in his fourth-round match. The American was confident going into the match and registered his first victory against the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Interestingly, the shoes that he was wearing on a special day were the Nike court shoes of Naomi Osaka. The four-time Grand Slam champion was excited to see Tiafoe with her shoes as she shared his picture on her Instagram story. “Shoe game crazy lol, keep it rolling (rolling),” she wrote. The Nike court shoes “Butta”, was inspired by Osaka’s favorite series, Naruto and her bulldog.

Tiafoe later defeated Andrey Rublev of Russia to secure his place in the US Open semifinal. Up next, he will face Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. While Tiafoe had a relatively easy victory in his quarterfinal match, it was tough for Alcaraz.

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The 19-year-old battled in a long and tough match against Jannik Sinner to secure his semifinal spot.