"I feel like if I compare myself to the past, I'll never be satisfied" - Naomi Osaka
In the court-side interview with Jim Courier after her second-round win over Madison Brengle at the Australian Open on Wednesday, Naomi Osaka referred to herself as a "perfectionist." The Japanese star revealed that if she tries to compare herself to the past, she will never be "satisfied."
Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a second-set blip to beat American Madison Brengle 6-0 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open, staying on course for a potential fourth-round clash with world number one Ash Barty. reut.rs/3AeiEuP
In the interview, Osaka was asked to rate herself following her second-round triumph. In response, she said she doesn't do that because it wouldn't satisfy her. The Japanese star emphasized that she is taking things "one day at a time."
Jim Courier: "How would you rate your level?"
Naomi Osaka: "Honestly, I'm trying not to do that. I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I feel like if I compare myself to the past, I'll never be satisfied. I'm trying to take it one day at a time."
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"Honestly, I'm trying not to do that [rate herself after every match]. I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I feel like if I compare myself to the past, I'll never be satisfied. I'm trying to take it one day at a time," Osaka said.
"I feel like if I compare myself to the past then I'll never be satisfied."
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Naomi Osaka will lock horns with Amanda Anisimova in the third round of the Australian Open
After her dominating performance in the second round of the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka will square off against Amanda Anisimova on Friday. The American is enjoying a rich vein of form, winning the Melbourne Summer Set 2 in the run-up to the Major.
Amanda Anisimova has been crowned Melbourne Summer Set 2 champion, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5 1-6 6-4.
What a way to win a first @WTA singles title since 2019 🏆
🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova has been crowned Melbourne Summer Set 2 champion, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5 1-6 6-4.
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Anisimova is unbeaten in 2022 and is currently on a seven-match winning streak. She beat Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday to book her place in the third round of the Happy Slam.
The defending champion at the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka is currently on a nine-match winning streak in Melbourne. After returning from a self-imposed hiatus in 2021, the Japanese star will be eyeing her third title in Melbourne, and her fifth Major overall.
Also read: "If Naomi Osaka or Serena Williams acted the way Novak Djokovic has, the tennis association would be sharpening their knives" - Francis Maxwell