Madrid Open 2024: Osaka doing her homework on clay ahead of French Open
8 months ago

Madrid Open 2024: Osaka doing her homework on clay ahead of French Open

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka picked up her first win on clay in two years on Wednesday and while the former world number one is adapting to the slower surface ahead of the French Open she has no plans to abandon the power game that brought her four Grand Slam titles. Osaka, who returned to action in January after a 15-month maternity break, has enjoyed huge success thanks to her powerful baseline game but the Japanese player has struggled on clay. “I’d like to win a tournament on clay,” said Osaka, who meets Liudmila Samsonova next in Madrid. “It would be very ironic but also hilarious if my first tournament would be on clay.” The French Open begins on May 26.

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Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk

Associated Press  

PARIS — The big news in Naomi Osaka’s life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps. “Yesterday, she walked for the first time, so I was really happy about that,” Osaka said at Roland Garros on Saturday, a day before the tournament begins. If Osaka can get …

French Open 2024: ‘Clay is not our biggest strength but there is belief and confidence to win Grand Slam’, says Bopanna
7 months ago

French Open 2024: ‘Clay is not our biggest strength but there is belief and confidence to win Grand Slam’, says Bopanna

The Hindu  

For World No.4 Rohan Bopanna, the upcoming French Open will be doubly important. Not only is the tournament one of tennis’ four crown jewels, there is added significance because the Paris Olympics’ tennis event is set to be played at Roland-Garros and 44-year-old Bopanna will be competing in the men’s doubles category. While the suspense over his choice of doubles …

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris

Associated Press  

ROME — A first career victory over a top-20 player on clay. “I’m just really excited to learn more about clay-court and develop and go to Paris,” Osaka said. “I’m really happy.” Osaka held a break point when the rain suspension came. “Excited that I was able to do that.” In her opening match, Osaka beat 45th-ranked Clara Burel 7-6, …

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open: ‘Things are happening’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open: ‘Things are happening’

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal's clay-court form is slowly rounding into shape. Spain's Rafael Nadal during practice Not that nearly invincible shape that the tennis world grew accustomed to over the past two decades. “It's a good moment, even if the results are not what used to be,” Nadal said at the Italian Open on Wednesday. “All the matches are tough for me …

Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid
8 months ago

Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka says she is “embracing the clay a lot more now” as she captured her first victory on the surface since 2022 in the Madrid Open first round on Wednesday. I’m not expecting to be like, Iga, or something, but I just want to do the best with what I have.” On Arantxa Sanchez stadium on Wednesday, Osaka was …

French Open 2022: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls; Krejcikova, Osaka out
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls; Krejcikova, Osaka out

Firstpost  

Djokovic will next meet either Federico Coria or Alex Molcan, who is working with Marian Vajda — Novak’s former long-time coach. Paris: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the …

French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka hopes to find her feet on Roland Garros clay
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka hopes to find her feet on Roland Garros clay

Firstpost  

Naomi Osaka admitted to battling with depression and not finding the joy in wins. “Yeah, for the most part, I think I’m OK,” Osaka said of her return to French Open, a year after she walked out of the tournament. I feel like I’m a stand-up comedian, and I’m trying to figure out what’s okay and what’s not okay.” One …

Osaka wants go easy on herself entering clay season
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka wants go easy on herself entering clay season

Associated Press  

MADRID — Former No. “If I make a mistake or if I don’t move up to the ball fast enough — because I find on clay you actually have to move much more — but if I do stuff like that I just tell myself not to be mad.” Osaka withdrew from the French Open last year and took a …

French Open 2021 and Naomi Osaka's Press Silence Begins on Sunday
3 years, 2 months ago

French Open 2021 and Naomi Osaka's Press Silence Begins on Sunday

News 18  

French Open 2021 and Naomi Osaka's Press Silence Begins on Sunday Last Updated: May 30, 2021, 08:37 IST Curtain goes up at the French Open 2021 on Sunday with Naomi Osaka's being the first big match at 2.30pm IST. On the court Sunday, Osaka, who has never got past the third round in Paris, tackles Romania’s 63rd-ranked Patricia Maria Tig …

French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka says she's 'a work in progress' on clay after first-round win over Patricia Maria Tig
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka says she's 'a work in progress' on clay after first-round win over Patricia Maria Tig

Firstpost  

Despite her refusal to carry out media obligations during the French Open citing “mental health”, Osaka did agree to a quick on-court television interview after Sunday’s win. Paris: World number two Naomi Osaka let her racquet do the talking at the French Open on Sunday when she reached the second round with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Romania’s Patricia Maria …

Svitolina says best preparation on clay in years not adding to pressure
4 years, 3 months ago

Svitolina says best preparation on clay in years not adding to pressure

The Hindu  

Elina Svitolina said her extended preparation for the claycourt swing after opting out of the US Open was not a guarantee of success and she will not put herself under pressure ahead of the French Open this month. Svitolina beat Marie Bouzkova to seize her first title of the season at the Monterrey Open in Mexico in March before the …

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