The Japanese star looked solid in the match, winning it by a scoreline of 6-4, 6-1. But in the build-up to the tournament Osaka had put up a social media post talking about self-deprecation and the problems that come with it, and in her presser on Monday she elaborated further on that.
The 23-year-old claimed that going forward, she would like to celebrate her achievements a little more and be kinder to herself. When asked if she was approaching the US Open with a new mindset, Osaka asserted she just wants to give her best and be happy with that.
The Japanese added that the change she wanted to bring in her thinking was not just restricted to this year’s US Open.
The four-time Slam champion further explained how perfectionism can be an obstacle for overachievers and lead to unhealthy thinking patterns.
Naomi Osaka explains why doing a magazine cover is different from a press conference
Naomi Osaka’s refusal to do press conferences at Roland Garros this year attracted both positive and negative attention. While many fans and experts lauded her for taking a stand for her mental health, others criticized the decision on the ground that it was a part of her job.
Osaka then appeared on a few magazine covers a month later, which was again questioned by some. But on Monday, the 23-year-old spoke about how the two activities, though media related, are completely different.
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