The weight of expectation has finally been lifted off Naomi Osaka’s shoulders. More here: RG19
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 1, 2019. Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her third round match against Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
Competing on the high-bouncing clay, not her preferred surface, under such scrutiny had been tough for Osaka, who one year ago was ranked 70th in the world. “This tournament I have had a feeling that was different to the other Grand Slams, or every other Grand Slam that I have played, because usually I find it very freeing and fun, and this time around I was kind of tense the entire time,” she said.
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