Naomi Osaka admits she is upset along with her Wimbledon quarterfinal exit, however highlights that she nonetheless believes she will win one other Grand Slam.
The previous world No. 1, who reached 4 Grand Slam finals between 2018 and 2021, defeated Jennifer Brady within the 2021 Australian Open ultimate to carry her fourth Main trophy.
After struggling for the following couple of years, Osaka turned the web page final yr when she reached the US Open semifinal. That was her first notable Grand Slam outcome because the 2021 Australian Open.
Now, at this yr's Wimbledon, the 28-year-old loved a breakthrough run after reaching her maiden quarterfinal, the place she suffered a 6-7 (4) 4-6 loss to Karolina Muchova.
Osaka: In my head, there's nonetheless a possibility to win a Grand Slam
Following her Wimbledon quarterfinal exit, the previous world No. 1 was requested whether or not she felt she was getting nearer to successful one other Main.
“That’s a tricky query. I do know my outcomes don’t present it. However every time I play a Slam my intention is to win. Clearly final yr I received to the semis of the US Open," Osaka mentioned.
"I needed so desperately to be within the ultimate, to have that chance. However Amanda performed insane.
"This one is a bit more upsetting to me as a result of I really feel like there was a lot extra I may’ve achieved. I feel possibly I ought to discover the constructive in that as a result of I’ve gotten to the quarters and I really feel like I can nonetheless enhance a lot as a participant. I really feel like, in my head, there’s nonetheless a possibility to win a Slam.”
Osaka needs to win one other Grand Slam for her daughter
Throughout her being pregnant and after giving start, Osaka said a number of instances that considered one of her greatest objectives for her comeback was to win one other Grand Slam for her daughter, Shai.
It hasn't occurred to this point, however the 28-year-old Japanese star clearly isn't giving up.
Osaka will hope to play her finest when the time comes for the US Open, the place she is a two-time champion.
