Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about Naomi Osaka’s incredible winning streak and her upcoming showdown against Coco Gauff at the China Open.
Naomi Osaka is on a roll The 26-year-old Japanese tennis star has been dominating the court, currently on a nine-match winning streak. This streak started five years ago, but it’s definitely been a hot topic lately. In an interview, Osaka joked that continuing her winning form is like “faking it until you make it.” And it’s clear that her confidence is boosted by the hype around her return to the tennis scene. After struggling with her form during the grass and North American hard court swing, Osaka is finding her groove in Beijing, having dropped just one set en route to the quarterfinals.
Against Katie Volynets, Osaka absolutely dominated the match, losing a total of five games. She reflected on her strategy, saying, “For me, I wanted to keep growing from my last match. I was just trying to be really aggressive from the beginning. … I felt like I really shouldn’t care too much about my unforced errors rather than just keeping her on the move.”
Osaka’s next challenge is none other than Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old American tennis sensation. The two have a head-to-head record of 2-2, with their last match being in September 2022. Gauff has been on a roll this year, even becoming a Grand Slam champion and reaching as high as No. 2 in the world rankings. This upcoming match will be a tough test for Osaka, but she’s optimistic about facing Gauff again.
“I think it’s going to be a really cool test for me. She’s played really well this year. … I’m excited to play the match, and I know people are excited to watch the match,” Osaka said.
The rivalry between Osaka and Gauff is one to watch, especially since they both have a history of pushing each other to new heights. In March, Gauff expressed her desire to play against Osaka again, hoping that their match would happen in Miami.
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