Naomi Osaka expressed profound frustration following her first-round loss to Paula Badosa at the French Open, despite showing resilience throughout a lengthy match. Post-game, she struggled to articulate her emotions but conveyed disappointment in her performance, especially regarding her coach's expectations. However, Osaka highlighted the lessons learned from each match and indicated a positive outlook moving forward. With Wimbledon approaching, her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, remains optimistic about her preparedness and mental strength, emphasizing her growth and readiness for the upcoming tournament.
I feel like I should be doing better. I hate disappointing people.
I feel like I learn little things from each match.
Mouratoglou said Osaka is optimistic and ready for her first-round match against qualifier Talia Gibson.
It would have been understandable if she didn't come back, but Osaka returned soon after.
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