osaka warns shes just getting started
Last Updated : GMT 05:17:37
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice
Last Updated : GMT 05:17:37
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice

Osaka warns she's just getting started

Emiratesvoice, emirates voice

Emiratesvoice, emirates voice Osaka warns she's just getting started

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany
Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Naomi Osaka ruthlessly tossed aside defending US Open champion Angelique Kerber in the first round on Tuesday, but she warned that she was just getting started at Flushing Meadows, where she used to practice.

The Japanese teenager, who grew up in Long Island, was never in danger against former world number one Kerber, winning a one-sided contest 6-3 6-1 despite some late nerves.

"When we were little, we would come to the US Open every year. And even to practice, sometimes I would play here," the 19-year-old Osaka, who has dual nationality, told a news conference.

"So the site feels really familiar to me... It's nostalgic every time I come here, so I'm always really happy to play here."

Yet, Osaka felt nervous against Kerber in the 23,771-seat Arthur Ashe Stadium, having lost to American Madison Keys in the third round of the US Open last year after leading 5-1 in the third set.

"I was so nervous on the last point. I just barely returned the serve," said Osaka, whose father is Haitian and mother is Japanese.

"I just really didn't want to play a long point on the last one, so I was really glad when she made an error.

"When I stepped on the court and I heard all the people and I saw how big the stadium was, I got a little bit freaked out, but I tried to hold it in."

It was, however, Osaka's aggressive style, more than Kerber's mistakes, that won her the match and the youngster, who could play French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko if she reaches the fourth round, can look ahead with confidence.

"Moving forward, I feel like I know that I can play with the top players now, so I don't have to be as nervous as I was today," she said in a warning to her next opponent, Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson or Czech Denisa Allertova.

Source: Khaleej Times

 

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

osaka warns shes just getting started osaka warns shes just getting started

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

osaka warns shes just getting started osaka warns shes just getting started

 



GMT 10:31 2014 Tuesday ,23 December

Mirages of failure: Lebanon cannot wait

GMT 05:14 2024 Wednesday ,07 February

Sophisticated Classic Dining Room Design Ideas

GMT 18:06 2017 Wednesday ,05 July

Palm-sized baby born in UAE

GMT 06:16 2017 Thursday ,14 September

Saudi aggression wages 15 air strikes on Haradh, Medi

GMT 00:51 2016 Thursday ,01 December

Net Asset of South Korea's Overseas Funds Rise

GMT 16:18 2016 Saturday ,12 November

Indian bank shares slump as new notes prove elusive

GMT 07:16 2017 Monday ,11 September

Saudi warplanes hit Taiz

GMT 00:05 2017 Wednesday ,26 July

Leadership congratulates Tunisian presiden

GMT 06:57 2012 Thursday ,31 May

The Jump Off

GMT 06:16 2012 Thursday ,25 October

Sudan accuses Israel of air raid, threatens action

GMT 01:11 2017 Thursday ,06 July

Decree for restructuring Ajman realty offices

GMT 12:04 2012 Sunday ,06 May

Poetry For Dummies

GMT 15:12 2012 Sunday ,26 February

Sex-guide according to your age

GMT 07:45 2012 Thursday ,08 March

Zafran: Michelin-star food in a mall

GMT 18:38 2017 Saturday ,09 September

Why Indian cities must go for low-carbon energy

GMT 20:36 2017 Saturday ,28 January

Serena Williams Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Title

GMT 04:07 2017 Friday ,01 September

5.2 magnitude quake hits southern Iran
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice
 
 Emirates Voice Facebook,emirates voice facebook  Emirates Voice Twitter,emirates voice twitter Emirates Voice Rss,emirates voice rss  Emirates Voice Youtube,emirates voice youtube  Emirates Voice Youtube,emirates voice youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

emiratesvoieen emiratesvoiceen emiratesvoiceen emiratesvoiceen
emiratesvoice emiratesvoice emiratesvoice
emiratesvoice
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
emiratesvoice, Emiratesvoice, Emiratesvoice