Naomi Osaka On-Court Interview | 2025 US Open Round 2

Match Performance & Strategy

• 🧠 Naomi Osaka described her Round 2 match against Hailey Baptiste as stressful, recalling a previous difficult encounter in Miami.
• 🎯 Her primary focus during the match was to avoid giving free points to her opponent and maintain a positive mindset.

Fitness & Movement Improvements

• 💪 Osaka emphasized the importance of her fitness for playing her desired game style on court.
• 👏 She gave a shout-out to her fitness trainer, Giggy, for helping her improve her movement and feel healthy.

Coaching Influence

• 💡 Osaka referred to her new coach, Thomas, as a "tennis encyclopedia" who has helped her see tennis in a different way.
• 🤫 While she wouldn't reveal specific "secrets" from their training, she noted that her recent play reflects his influence.

Fashion & Pet Reveal

• 👗 Naomi showcased her "day fit" (outfit) and expressed her belief that tennis desires more fashion, a sentiment shared by other players.
• 🐾 She also introduced her dog, Arthur Flash, a name playfully inspired by Arthur Ashe, which she and her team came up with during lunch.

Advancing in the Tournament

• 🚀 Following her win, Naomi Osaka is headed to the third round of the 2025 US Open.