Naomi Osaka On-Court Interview | 2025 US Open Round 4

Return to Major Quarterfinals

• 💡 Naomi Osaka expressed joy at being back in the quarterfinals of a major event, calling it her "favorite court in the world."
• 👏 She shared that she was in the stands watching Coco Gauff just two months after giving birth to her daughter, highlighting her desire to return to play.
• 🙏 Osaka extended a big thank you to her team, acknowledging their support through difficult times.

Key Turning Point

• 🎯 Osaka identified a match in Montreal where she had to save two match points as a significant turning point in her mindset.
• 🧠 Since that match, she adopted the belief that anything is possible and emphasized trying her best with a smile.

Admiration for Coco Gauff

• ✨ She described playing Coco Gauff again as "really special," noting their previous match six years prior.
• 💖 Osaka stated she looks up to Coco Gauff and respects her ability to be an "amazing role model" at a young age.

Crowd Support & Focus

• 🏟️ Despite the strong crowd support on Ash, Osaka admitted she was "super locked in" during the high-intensity match.
• ✅ She hoped the audience enjoyed the "really great match" and would continue to watch the tennis played later.