Osaka expresses no positive sentiments regarding herself following her disappointing Wimbledon performance
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, has had an eventful return to tennis after a break of 15 months for mental health reasons and maternity leave. Although her recent performances at Wimbledon 2023 and the French Open 2023 are not detailed, we can examine her encounters with other players.
In the US Open 2023, Osaka faced Belinda Bencic, resulting in one of her notable defeats that season. At the Berlin Tennis Open 2023, Liudmila Samsonova handed Osaka a loss. Elina Svitolina and Osaka had a semifinal match during the Asian swing, but the specifics of their encounter are not available.
However, Osaka secured her first title in nearly four years earlier in June with a victory at L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo in France. This marked her first championship on any surface since her Australian Open victory in 2021. Osaka expressed her gratitude towards those who accompanied her on her journey, acknowledging it as turbulent but fun.
Osaka's journey at Wimbledon 2021 saw her defeat Talia Gibson and Katerina Siniakova in the first and second rounds, respectively. This was her first time advancing to the Round of 32 in Wimbledon since 2018. Unfortunately, her run came to an end in the third round when she was defeated by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Following her win at L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo, Osaka took the first set against Pavlyuchenkova, 6-3, but lost the next two. Osaka has since been working on being more positive and has been focusing on her mental health and well-being.
It's worth noting that Osaka's daughter had a birthday during the Wimbledon tournament. Despite the challenges she faced, Osaka remains a formidable force in women's tennis, having previously claimed the U.S. Open titles in 2018 and 2020. Osaka also rose to No. 1 in the women's tennis rankings in 2019.
Osaka's recent performances serve as a testament to her resilience and dedication to the sport. As she continues to compete, fans and spectators eagerly await her next triumph.
Osaka's sporting journey continues as she competes in various tennis tournaments. For instance, at the US Open 2023, she faced Belinda Bencic in a hard-fought match, leading us to witness one of her tournament defeats that season.
