Naomi Osaka's 2025 US Open Press Conference

Reflecting on Recent Tournaments

• 💡 Naomi discussed processing the Canada final, noting she wasn't fully aware of media reports but ensured her young opponent wasn't negatively affected by a perceived lack of congratulations.
• 💬 She admitted feeling terrible and shame after the Canada final, especially for her team, despite achieving her goal of being seeded in the tournament.
• 📌 Despite the negative feelings, she acknowledged the positive aspect of reaching a significant final, which confirmed her ability to compete at that level.

US Open Experience & Preparation

• 🏆 The US Open is her favorite tournament, holding many memorable experiences, and she views it as an embodiment of New York's loud, busy, and special atmosphere.
• 🧠 Having grown up in New York and watched matches from the stands, she feels comfortable with the US Open's environment and finds playing there to be fun.
• 🎯 To succeed at the US Open, she believes players must block out the noise and focus on one match at a time, despite her personal enjoyment of the energetic atmosphere.
• 🛠️ Mentally and physically, she's working with a new, highly effective coach whom she considers a "tennis encyclopedia," and feels physically strong, enabling quicker ball retrieval.

Personal Insights & Future Goals

• 📝 Naomi shared that she now tries to write speeches for finals due to past difficulties with public speaking in such high-pressure situations.
• 📈 She stated she doesn't pay attention to earnings lists, instead focusing solely on the ranking list and aspiring to be at the top of it.
• 🤝 Playing mixed doubles with Gaël Monfils was a "really cool" experience; she considers him a significant figure in tennis, having watched him play since childhood.