Naomi Osaka Comprehends How Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova’s Careers Taught Her a Crucial Tennis Lesson

One of the major highlights of this year has been the comeback of Naomi Osaka to the professional tennis circuit. After being out of the game for months, the Japanese international announced her return, which was met with great anticipation from the fans. However, this time, her fans would witness Osaka’s slightly different approach to tennis.

In a recent revelation, Osaka talked about her comeback and revealed how she looks at it and what has changed. She discussed how the retirement of her fierce rivals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova has impacted her approach to the game and what she has learned from them.

How did Naomi Osaka’s perspective change after Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova’s retirement?

Naomi Osaka’s way of looking at tennis changed a lot because of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova’s retirements. Now, she enjoys playing more and doesn’t let mistakes upset her as much. Osaka admitted that now that she knows, there are things she can’t control, like missing a shot that could have been in. But she’s also more aware that everyone playing is excellent, giving everyone a chance to win.

Seeing Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams retire made Osaka think differently and reflect on her approach. It made her realize that a tennis career isn’t forever. She worked hard after having a baby, and now she wants to enjoy every bit of playing while she can.

“I think I’m enjoying myself a lot more, and I also realize there’s a lot of things that aren’t in my control. Maybe the ball that was in, I could have hit that. Other than that, I feel more aware that I’m playing the best players in the world. Both of us have an opportunity to win,” said Osaka in the interview.

I also just think I’ve trained so hard after giving birth that I need to enjoy these moments, and I also think in a way watching Sharapova, and Serena retiring, I know that the tennis lifespan isn’t that long, so I should enjoy it while I can,” Osaka further continued.

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Thus, Naomi Osaka, who has been coming to the tennis courts for a long time, will be looking forward to enjoying her time in tennis. While Naomi Osaka made her highly anticipated comeback to the game, she displayed pure form and won her match while announcing her arrival in style.

Naomi Osaka wins her first match on her comeback to tennis

Naomi Osaka, who was playing in the Brisbane International, won her first match upon her arrival at professional tennis. In the first round, she played against Tamara Korpatsch of Germany. The Japanese player prevailed in straight sets as she managed to win 6-3, 7-6.

However, her next match did not go as she expected it to, as she lost in a 3-set thriller. After winning the first set 6-3, she lost momentum, which resulted in her losing the next two sets and eventually losing the match. With this, she also bowed out of the tournament. Now, she will be all set and focused for her next challenge at the Australian Open.

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