US Open, “During this time I’ve wondered what do I want out of this whole experience and I realised something. I love the process (though the process doesn’t love me sometimes haha), putting in work everyday and eventually having the opportunity to get to where you want to be.
“I know life isn’t guaranteed so I want to do the best that I can with the time that I have, I want to teach my daughter that she can achieve so many things with hard work and perseverance. I want her to aim for the stars and never think her dreams are too big. Nothing in life is promised but I realised that I can promise myself to work as hard as I can and give it my best shot till the very end. See you in New York.”
Osaka will now head to New York for the US Open, where she is currently fourth alternate to the main draw, but could still receive a wildcard as a two-time former champion.Inside the baseline…This is a very honest and brave statement from Naomi Osaka, who has had some very public mental health issues in the past. The former No.1 has had mixed results and performances throughout her comeback, but that is to be expected after spending such a lengthy time out and the WTA Tour has such strength in depth. Although Osaka was focussing on her own performance, it is important to note that Ashlyn Krueger has gone onto beat 16th seed and Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic in her first main draw match in Cincinnati.
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