Naomi Osaka really wants Australian Open title, warns coach
Naomi Osaka's coach Sascha Bajin commented on the upcoming final between the Japanese and Petra Kvitova at the Australian Open on Saturday. In a conference call, Bajin said Osaka should have the same mindset that brought her to defeat Karolina Pliskova. “I kind of want her to approach the match like she approached Pliskova", said Bajin. "(Kvitova) is also a big server. Just kind of like the opposite, because she’s a lefty. Same mindset. Both of them are very dangerous off the first two, three shots, but I believe once the rally keeps going, Naomi with her current state of mind and physique has the upper hand.”
Osaka heads into the match holding a 13-match win streak at Grand Slam level, having won her maiden Major at the US Open defeating Serena Williams in the final. “Yeah, she really wants it", Bajin said. "You know, people say they want it, but she really wants it. You know, we had an unbelievable great season last year, but after having just two weeks’ break, she came back and showed up and really worked her butt off. Yeah, she’s a hard worker, and she wants to be, and that’s why she’s here.”
“I always think you learn more from your losses than from your wins. Naomi is definitely one of those persons, as well."
Osaka is seeking her second Major title after 2018 US Open.
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2RhOrmn
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