Naomi Osaka faced emotional turmoil after her first-round loss at the French Open to Paula Badosa. Sporting symbolic pink accessories, she addressed the media, expressing disappointment in herself and the pressures of expectations. Despite her success in Grand Slam tournaments, she has struggled on clay courts. Highlighting her struggle with 54 unforced errors, Osaka credited her coach's past experience with Serena Williams as a contrast to her current challenges. Physical issues like blisters, attributed to the clay surface, compounded her difficulties during the match.
"As time goes on, I feel like I should be doing better. But also...I hate disappointing people," said Osaka, venting her struggle with expectations.
"He goes from working with, like, the greatest player ever to, like, 'What the (expletive) is this?' You know what I mean? Sorry for cursing," Osaka remarked about her coach's adjustment.
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