Naomi Osaka press conference (SF) | Australian Open 2019

[@SquidDesign]

This is not a slight against the older generation ( Sharapova, Williams sisters, etc) because I understand that they are professionals and take their tennis seriously, BUT it's so refreshing to see the younger generation give these relaxed, funny, light hearted interviews, and not bristle at the press or treating them as antagonists. Yes, sometimes the press will ask a stupid question but Osaka never takes it as a personal affront and just comes up with a joking response. I think she has the right attitude to make tennis enjoyable for the fans, on and off the court. Becoming a bigger and bigger fan each time.

[@loydayo883]

even in other sports, you see this. it's one thing to take the game seriously, but interviews should be a time to be loose or at least, more relaxed :P

[@thejenesisb5444]

Agreed

[@Rick9482]

I would have said the same thing but you said it first and better than I ever could. For someone that's shy and somewhat introverted, she's absolutely killing it at these press conferences. So honest, straightforward, and completely non evasive during her interviews.

[@wesman422]

Give her twenty years of it

[@diegoartazcoz2390]

Naomi is playing extraordinary well but especially mentally. She is so focused on her game and what she has to do with the ball. Really hope for her back to back GS title and number #1 in the world.

[@maggotbrain7499]

with her skills Naomi plays chess on the tenniscourt. You have to train to keep the skills in shape. Matches you win with your mind(set-ting).

[@11liamk1]

It's interesting how she seems so shy/timid in interviews but on the court she's so intense and aggressive.

[@daniellewright344]

liam yes it’s an interesting contrast

[@norashuda5652]

what one needs to take away from the experience is her strength - she has been molded in this respect- since inception.

[@loydayo883]

well, it's a right sort of contrast to have. it would be weird to be so intense in interviews and timid on the court xD

[@nbss]

Well, she's mix raced, combining the tropical temperament from her father's side ancestry with the modesty and discipline of the Japanese culture from her mother side, resulting to this unusual symbiosis

[@HS-ie8tj]

@@nbss tropical temperament? What? You stupid neanderthals never cease to amaze me.

[@SasiKumar-fe7tb]

You really impressed me so much on your speech and attitudes. You win this GS and going to get no.1 rank

[@sds2954]

Naomi is the full package. She seems to have found the perfect balance between her aggressive and defensive game. She has the speed, power, variety and mentality to dominate for years to come. Both her and Petra is proof that you can be a great champion and still remain humble.

[@ellicottraven4463]

The one word that describes Naomi is 'Authentic'.

[@indianmangoman]

*_I've never seen a more humble, soft spoken winner of a championship event then Naomi. A great role model for tennis around the globe._*

[@felixzenobe7903]

Good maturity at her age, wow !

[@samsonbeast2]

You are right last year she didnt even know what to say for a winners speech but now she can. Hopefully she doesnt get too serious cause that is what people like about her

[@jenniferou_]

What a great match Osaka, just hitting winners from every area of the court. Good luck against Kvitova

[@brendangubeni7311]

Such determination and resilience from such a young person (she's rattling the tennis world)!..admirable! Looove Naomi..World no. 1 in my eyes already! The focus is unreal!

[@abbypoppy4175]

Naomi is such a humble and honest person. I hope she wins.

[@3nitzmd]

I Love the way you Focus on Learning Critical Lessons from your Big Losses and that acknowledging that “ Accepting them” that this is not your best is why you have grown to the deserving Champion that you are @Naomi_Osaka Keep up the Great Work, Consistent Preparation and Winning Mindset

[@swicheroo1]

To those who note her "timidness." She reminds me of so many Japanese friends growing up. It's not timid but careful, measured, discreet. My good friend was also a biracial girl named Naomi. Talked the same way.

[@asensangtam15]

I hope you’ll win❤️ All the best and best wishes

[@deepakmahajan4978]

Naomi is classy humble but dominant on court. Her fitness and athleticism along with power makes her so dangerous. She can not only outhit but defend so well. Proving you dont need to be arrogant even if u r successful. Naomi has become such a huge star and backed her us open result with another run. She wins it or not but she will be dominant for next decade. N has potential to end up with 10 slams atleast. She has every weapon in the game . Plus that ad was disgusting. They should've used her skin tone bcoz that ad showed her skin colour is more important than her achievements which is wrong. We Asians should be proud of our skin tone :)

[@louiswang6882]

deepak mahajan what's the ad name man? haven't seen it.

[@deepakmahajan4978]

@@louiswang6882 www.google.com/amp/s/au.sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/naomi-osaka-centre-whitewashing-racism-storm-224241536.html ^^^

[@MrJm323]

A portion of the advert/cartoon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWavZ4OcebmnbLs . ....Once there, go to 0:02 , 01:15, and especially 01:18 .

[@YT-ph3qb]

@Original Man yes she does!

[@broncanomix2967]

I said the same thing to my brother. 10 slams...at least!!!

[@robert-dr8569]

She has already won - she moves fast, hits very big angles, mentally very tough...I just love to see her match

[@deepakmahajan4978]

The way she was cutting angles with backhands especially midcourt was brutal!

[@norashuda5652]

Love “NO”- tenacity, mental strength- focus and how HUMBLE she is ....

[@durcheinander5554]

She's so likeable, I just can't

[@mc9255]

I really thought 23 mins will be too long but no.... It’s not enough. Such a delightful to watch.

[@mansonsmom]

❤️ you Naomi!! You’re so adorable and your game is awesome. I hope I get to watch you win slams (& do awesome interviews) for years to come!!!

[@hendralim5801]

Such inspiration role model for young generation. Go Naomi for 2nd Grand slam !

[@John-kv7jo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXKkgqqbbLt8qqc

[@marcorein9885]

NAOMI OSAKA for the WIN! thank you for giving us a great game always and stay humble, that's make you more desirable among other players! I'll keep praying for you.

[@tonydecastro6340]

such a refreshing athlete, so natural and so transparent, with a tremendous sense of humour!!!

[@tfcg7943]

Naomi is such a beautiful person inside and outside. I am fun and rooting for you

[@broncanomix2967]

How subtle and sensitive was that, not to alienate the audience, when she answered the Japanese question in English aware that most of the audience understand English. She would have done the same in Japan had she been ask a question in English. Self awareness is rare in such so young!!! 10 Grand Slams...at least!!!

[@brianlawlor8692]

I really pray that you win Naomi 🙏 the only thing I hate about Naomi is that she stole my heart 💓 world number 1 go for it Naomi 💓

[@himbo88]

Go Naomi! Such a great attitude. It's gonna take her really far

[@Selma784]

Good luck Naomi 😘💚💙 You going to win it all the way😀

[@narmar9mm]

My girl Osake is in the final!!! good luck!!!!!!

[@rogerlolamou2521]

Congratulations Naomi, the championship is in your hand.

[@bweb6]

It's nice to see the up and coming generation really breaking through. I hope Naomi can maintain this excellent form with all the pressure/attention that comes with the No.1 ranking.

[@kuskut]

I just hope she sits down with her team and look at the beginning of the 2nd set. She got a little too excited after winning the 1st set at 6-2, and it probably cost her the set. She had a number of chances early - at 1-1, and had she been able to capitalize on them, she could have easily ended the match in 2 sets. It was good to see her 'calm' down, regain her form, and finish the match. It's tough to watch my 2 favorite women's players in a match like this, but I think the better player won. Kvitova is also a very good player, who could match Osaka's ground strokes, but I think Osaka's got the better serve. I picked her to win after her US Open victory last year, so I not going to change now. Osaka in 2 sets - 6-3, 6-4 :)

[@threasahmusumali9699]

WOW MY NAOMI WELL DONE DEAR CONGRATULATION.

[@tatikto]

The way she talks about her Daddy ❤️. I read a word in Twitter #goatsaka we are seeing the raise of a star. Amazing girl!

[@Narcosis2009]

Naomi is what the women's game needs right now... someone that is exciting to watch, young and has a charming personality. Let's hope she can keep it up!

[@Ciiyaaraha]

SHE IS THE BEST ATHLETE IN THE WORLD! OMG HOPE TO MEET HER SOMEDAY!

[@footfault1941]

Her joyful chats with the press are seen more frequently with in-English-questioning session. More serious (?) in the in-Japanese one, it seems.

[@rahmatefendi1329]

Go naomi osaka. Japan proud of you

[@DeaVyforLifetime7461]

The longest press conference of Naomi.."Just win the Aus Open and then we talked the ranking nice reply ..Focus in winning first.. Rafa Nadal is the best for you to practice in clay...

[@h.p.nguyen7656]

Naomi plays great tennis but greater still is her personality!

[@YasutakaHirasawa]

she sounds very intelligent and self-observing.

[@mb-ud8mb]

Naomi is very beautiful in everything. I love you very very much.

[@attnMoFo]

She handles the press so well

[@pauldaniela4516]

Wow so mature and great information, go Naomi, so proud of what you have done

[@eyemanpb]

very humble and grounded; i hope she remains this way. she has a very bright future ahead; I'm rooting for either of them. Petra is very good too. exciting game to watch

[@gavinong8329]

Have to love Naomi!

[@xnow1936]

Good job Naomi.. you got this!

[@yuchenliu757]

Why does someone constantly asking tsitsipas’s KZbin channel to players like everyone should follow Tsitsipas? Fix your brain before going into the press room please

[@eliasmikealson4476]

It's called inanity, very common nowadays.

[@pictures4urears]

These ones are the reporters who are empty brained attention whores, looking for a sound bite.

[@hmingthanglienkeivom5394]

Who is here after her win in final AO 2019. Plus watching and reading through the positive comments.

[@belovedchildgodislove5699]

congratulations naomi on reaching this far! hope u walk away with the title u so deserves!u bring freshness to tennis..new personality which was needed..#keepgoingucandothis

[@footfault1941]

Very impressive! How quickly one can change/mature (at the press conference)! Detailed descriptions of the match, points mentality etc. hold you with her closely. Yet mischivous Naomi staying in the core is good to see. Funny of course! Unusual, unorthodox is she!! Finger cracking resounded!

[@ARZ1987]

Interesting she said she felt Su-Wei Hsieh hit a bigger ball than Pliskova...

[@novembersky3749]

Shes so humble : )soft spoken & sincere, cant help but LOVE her. Good luck on Sat.

[@mayrayment5917]

Good to see her Haitian father on court. He taught her everything she knows about tennis. Honour your father Naomi. You're a good player.

[@jaywalker8309]

hope to see naomi win the final in the australian open be confident and win your next game this weekend in melbourne

[@vivienarmstrong7268]

Beautiful young lady. Congratulations getting to the finals.

[@maggotbrain7499]

Naomi Osaka, Most natural acting tennisstar. Just the way she is and nothing more than that.

[@Enqi999able]

TO ANSWER Your Question she is also Haitian, Black, Japanese get over it

[@noelgarcia7032]

NaomI is very much like Pacquiao. Very humble, focused and level-headed as a person but ultra fierce, resourceful and creative in the game, Do it Naomi! I am very proud of you (note that my grand-daughter's name is also Naomi).

[@kennygooswit8457]

IAM SO HAPPY THAT NAOMI WON, but at the same time i have this simple remarks: it will make Naomi’s life on the court easier if she ups her first service percentage. You only get that by extra training on it. The second thing is the effect on the ball. Why is Nadal so succesful? The key word is TOPSPIN. Learn from him. The third is anticipation. Knowing where you opponent is going to hit the ball. You improve by studying the persons standing position before hitting the ball. Sometimes it is better to just pick a possible corner than stand and watching the ball go bye. Anyway you will force her to pick another corner and make her changes of missing bigger. Wishing you all the success in the world. Don’t get me wrong.

[@KaptainOW]

Kenny Gooswit Everything is good, but as for the topspin thing, women’s tennis is pretty much overpowering, and who can absorb that power and take it off the ball. A lot of topspin is good, but mostly for the men’s side. If Naomi can learn how to hit an insane amount of spin, but continuously hit the balls at the same pace she is now, then she’ll basically be unstoppable.

[@maggotbrain7499]

Kenny Gooswit Naomi knows all these things, but still gambles a lot. If she can play intuitive she is able to calculate on intuition the perfect game. She must get back in her own flow where there are no expectations only sure shots.

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

@Kenny..."Don't get me wrong." Are you kidding. Yours is an EXCLELLENT review with plenty of suggestions to improve her over all game, advice that should be taught at all tennis academies. But, Kenny, my bias is serve and volley, so my opinions don't count. I'm just not on the ground with baseline tennis. But I'll take what I can get.

[@Wben113]

Naomi would be totally unbeatable if she ventured to the net after those amazing deep groundstrokes to the corners. They would be very easy put always. She has a great serve, amazing powerful groundstrokes that most players are just trying to get back, so following them to the net would be amazing. The players that don't hit as hard as she does would get passed a lot. I don't see that happening to her. And she is a beautiful girl inside and out. How can anyone not rout for her. Her acknowledgment of her opponants good shots, the way she gently tosses the balls to the ball kids. A lot of that comes from her upbringing and maybe to some extent her Japanese background. Love her head bowing too. Great girl.

[@ranniegonzaga2964]

23mins 😅😅 goodluck in the finals osaka がんばれ

[@missmont9055]

🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 Awesome You are a great player Naomi congrats I love watching you keep up the good work. Japan made the right choice sponsoring you.

[@hipogresia5908]

Vamos Naomi!!! ❤

[@aghilesguermouche4653]

Good Luck Naomi

[@Pieratez]

I'm happy to hear she knows Konomi Takeshi and Prince of Tennis! But, his collaboration didn't involve Naomi's character design, though I could be wrong. On twitter, the mangaka has personally drew her with marker sets with tan skin way before the cm. It was interesting to hear that she didn't have a say in the making of the commercial.

[@samdavies4685]

I hope she wins the final but hopefully she will really enjoy it if she wins it instead of what happened in the us open when it was all about serena and umpire and her victory was totally overshadowed

[@11liamk1]

I can see the final going either way. I'm hoping for Petra though since she hasn't won a GS in a while

[@The_cat_alogue]

I really think she can win the title and n.1 ranking, she's been very solid so far. And hopefully she can inspire Nishikori to stop fooling around in Slams😠

[@loydayo883]

yes, Kei needs more inspiration and drive in majors, definitely

[@starmartir]

❤️👍 Naomi

[@Harthyung]

I really hope that she can maintain her positivity in the final later since Kvitova is known for having a steel mentality. And even if she loses, she can move on ASAP

[@AlainSaintSurin]

Good stuff! I hope she does the back to back. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Shemaiah439]

I love the game of tennis. With Serena close to retiring I was worried about not having a true talent to get behind-then along cane OSAKA!!!!!!

[@NoGames0891]

🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

[@joemattmurphy5753]

Osaka has great ball placement

[@falks941]

I'm going to be hugely disappointed for whoever loses this final tomorrow. Both incredible women.

[@rey7950]

Good job Naomi...keep spirit and don't give up...i am sure that you will bring home the AO thropy

[@iwnunn7999]

She impresses me on so many levels. Huge, huge future ahead. Congratulations on realizing God's calling for you.

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

Win or lose, Osaka becomes quite a presence in tennis after AZ and USO. Perhaps the only suggestion I would have for the rising star if I were her coach is to wide her arsenal of weapons: drop shot, coming more to the net, volley, cross court rallies, all of which when possible. Don't rely heavily on baselining. And, for heaven's sake, make short work of a game whenever possible. If you see, for example, opportunities to come to the net, do so.

[@rosianaeo9380]

Whats up with the cartoon? Only westerners who would bothered so much with black and white thingy. Most manga are black and white drawing. Maybe its last minute addition to put a color on it. And nobody has noticed it was not the correct shades 🤷‍♀️

[@brandonall]

America is a extremely unique place when it comes to racial dynamics. It's come a LONG way from how it used to be but their are lasting issues mostly due to representation. Being that she was raised in America means she probably sees those issues even if they are alien to native Japanese people..

[@YT-ph3qb]

They made her and Kei the same color which is not an accurate representation of her. I mean it is Her face and her face is brown. Light brown but still brown.

[@AddBowIfGirl]

Illya Kuryakin No they haven’t. Wanting a mixed girl with brown skin to be portrayed as such is reasonable.

[@peterhammer6915]

Naomi has played great, no question. I still think Petra has a slight edge before the match. But it might get really close.....

[@dogsonline222]

so sweet off the court... so vicious on the court... Crouching Tiger... hope shes successful for at least 20 yrs... ;)

[@aduad]

Naomi...it's your time!

[@darioharris5829]

I hope she wins, so she can really celebrate and feel happy with winning a Grand Slam. She didn’t really get to do that when she one US open.

[@jasonsalierno5577]

How can I buy that Adidas jacket?

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

You can order here: www.tennis-warehouse.com/adidas_Womens_Spring_Parley_Zone_Heartracer_Jacket/descpageWAADIDAS-AWSPZJ.html

[@DavidS-lg4dr]

I love the jacket too

[@sayedibrahim4581]

Good luck naomi 💙💙

[@jameswoods6900]

A lovely, very honest person, love her!

[@WarrenEdwardesTangoDJ]

11:55 She cracked all her knuckles before and after the question. She did not like the question about the Nissin drawing.

[@applelover5887]

Did someone ever win his or her two first GS back to back ? It would be insane in my book. I really hope she makes it.

[@applelover5887]

I know I meant winning his or her second right after the first. I looked and saw Venus did that, Wimbledon and Us Open in 2000. But it's super rare, to be able to be that consistent this young.

[@vintagecottonon]

Nearly 24 mins press conference. . bit excessive, no? 🤔

[@jeanermilus2125]

She's the new Queen

[@Enqi999able]

THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION, JAPANESE MIX IN FULL EFFECT, MAKE THE WORLD GREAT AGAIN

[@MarketingVideography]

Reporter has a point Nishikori's anime pic isnt accurate either... Check out google images.

[@loydayo883]

it's just an artist's style. they could've darkened her skin tone a bit to match because you see that in anime, but the features are just result of the mangaka's style

[@saritamoonsammy2396]

Congrats

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

(Cont'd) Here's hoping, such that she improves her Japanese, go for total immersion in Japanese with the purchase of a pied a terre in Japan for off season.

[@lesterkok8819]

Congrats to the new champ! Finally, a return to great women tennis -- from two highly worthy finalists -- as women tennis traditionally has been, i.e., an elegant sport replete with feminine grace, style and beauty save an intervening period of conduct monstrosity and demeaning grotesquerie prevailed upon by a party of one literally abasing herself and the sport for 2 decades:-( So it is that her imminent retirement to full-time motherhood cannot come a moment too soon. Amen, out with the old and boorish, in with the new crop of young and fresh champions.

[@tifiteletolio6046]

Naomi come to New Zealand?

[@nanaakwasikwakye9436]

All Serena Williams's idols are great, powerful, determine and thick, from a black man stands point

[@jpozyoshi]

hate those liberal leftists political correctness thing. in japan we have tradditon of painting face white. nishikori also doesnt look japanese man in that cartoon. its just cartoon fantasy. even naomi retweeted that ad when it was released.

[@kenta4037]

It was impressive that Naomi knew that the ad was based off of the Price of Tennis manga. And like the reporter mentioned, it's a cultural misunderstanding because manga always portrays prettty much everyone as white. I'm sure there was no ill intent at all.

[@aragorn318]

Remaining players in the AO: Osaka 5'11", Kvitova 6'0", Nadal 6'1", Pouille 6'1", Djokovic 6'2". The remaining women players are virtually the same height nowadays as the remaining men

[@aragorn318]

@Boris Bornakiss Yes, no more munchkins like Halep and Kerber. On the other side, no success from the big guys like Cilic and Anderson either

[@loydayo883]

it's a good height average xD not short, but not too tall

[@aragorn318]

@@loydayo883 well, I consider 6 feet to be tall for a woman

[@loydayo883]

@@aragorn318 for non-athlete woman, i guess it is. for athletes, i think just right, especially in tennis and volleyball. this is actually what i want to see in UFC, more of these rangy women competing, just like in the men's division, but no luck right now but maybe in future xD

[@aragorn318]

@pennless8 Kvitova's got to be taller than 6'0". Naomi's big but Petra's noticeably taller than her

[@adzmanc5650]

She’s so Sweet