Naomi Osaka, a name that has become synonymous with resilience and grace in the world of tennis, has captured the hearts and minds of fans around the globe. Naomi Osaka’s impressive career highlights include winning four Grand Slam titles – the 2018 and 2020 US Open and the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open.
Naomi has opted out of playing doubles. The rigorous schedule of professional tennis, with its year-round tournaments and constant travel, can take a significant toll on an athlete’s body and mind. By concentrating on singles, Osaka might have wanted to reduce the risk of injury, fatigue, and burnout ensuring that she remains at her peak performance when it matters most. She recently posted a funny meme demonstrating her view on why she does not play doubles anymore.
Naomi Osaka shares why she does not play doubles anymore
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By not participating in doubles matches, Osaka is able to maintain a laser-sharp focus on her singles game, allowing her to refine her technique, strategy, and mental stamina. This dedicated approach has clearly paid off, as evidenced by her four Grand Slam titles and her ascent to the top of the world rankings.
She recently took to the internet to share a funny meme that talked about how singles players perform at a doubles match. Naomi posted a meme from a page that showcases a guy saying how he is doing nothing and just hanging around. She says in the caption that this is her during a doubles match. Her caption said, “This is why I don’t play doubles”.
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Even though she is a phenomenal player Naomi is, she probably feels that she is unable to perform her best during a doubles match. This is why now she has completely stopped participating in doubles and only plays singles.
What’s more to add to Naomi’s life is her new baby girl on the way
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Even though she is an exceptional player on the court, Naomi decided to be extraordinary in her personal life, she recently announced she is going to be a mother of a baby girl. She mentioned in her interview with PEOPLE, how she knew the gender of the baby beforehand but her husband didn’t.
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She also talked about preparing herself before the baby is born. She shared photos of herself with her baby bump on Instagram as well wearing a Burberry shirt. Her fans are continuously showering her with all the love they have for her.
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