Naomi Osaka: 'I feel like I am a 35-year-old when I talk to media'
In a press conference at the French Open Naomi Osaka commented on her funny perspective about herself. "I'm only laughing because I feel really old, but actually, I'm 21 (smiling). So, like, I feel like when I talk to you guys, it's like I'm talking like I'm a 35-year-old person that's been through a lot. So it's because I always had really big goals and dreams. I always thought I would be No. 1 and win a Grand Slam when I was 18. I know that sounds kind of crazy. When that didn't happen, I was a little bit depressed. I was thinking, like, I'm late, like, I'm kind of late to the party. Yeah, then I kind of realize that everyone has their own path. I'm not really supposed to compare myself to anyone else and I should just keep working as hard as I can, and eventually, I'll get to where I want to be. Yeah, just sort of enjoy the ride type of thing."
"That's, for me, what I'm dreaming about right now. If you're talking about longer goals, of course, I haven't won Wimbledon yet either, and it would be really cool to win everything in one year. But also, like, the Olympics are coming up, too. We're not forgetting about that. I think there are so many things going on. Actually, since I'm talking about the Olympics, I think tennis players are really fortunate because we have four big tournaments in a year compared to Olympians that, you know, it's that one shot. Yeah, I'm just focusing on, like -- focusing on a lot at one time.
"I just watch people on TV and when you're little, you think you want to be in their position. But for me, I have always been a believer of you have to say it for it to come true and you have to believe it with all of your heart, because if even 1% of you doesn't believe it, then there is a chance that it won't come true. I don't know. Like, it's one of those where there is a will there's a way, and even though it might not turn how you wanted it to, you wouldn't have that regret."
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/30Um2ZQ
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