Osaka: "I would like to win Grand Slams, but I want to take it step by step"

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With one of the quickest victories of her career, Naomi Osaka has put forward her candidacy for WTA Montreal 2025 after defeating Anastasija Sevastova in just 50 minutes of play, conceding only one game. With this resounding statement, the world number 49 finds herself already in the quarterfinals of the Canadian tournament.

Moments after her triumph, Naomi addressed the media at the press conference, where she discussed her current level of tennis, the reasons for her good performance in the Montreal event, and her strength in serving. These were the words of the Japanese tennis player:

"I am very happy, without a doubt. I think today was faster than I expected, but I am very pleased with how the strategy went, and I am eager to play my next match," Osaka shared. "I had a very tough match at Wimbledon, and that made me rethink things a bit. Then, of course, I went to Washington and had a good match there. I try to accumulate wins on hardcourt. Right now, I have quite a bit of confidence in my game."

Proud of her tennis

"I am allowing myself to enjoy it, and I think it's a bit ironic for me because it's not easy for me to describe, but I don't desire it with such intensity, which is a bit strange to say. I suppose I am allowing myself to see what the results of my training and all that are. I am happy with where my tennis will take me, whatever happens."

How does she measure success?

"It's odd. I spoke with my father, and he said that being healthy and happy is already a form of success. I agree with that, but I want more. Of course, I would like to win Grand Slams, of course, I would like to be in the top ten, but I think I have to go step by step and set smaller goals, which over time will become bigger goals. Being in the quarterfinals here is a step towards, hopefully, reaching the semifinals and the final, so I will try to see it more like that."

About her serve

"I grew up at a time when I watched Serena play. She could be losing 0-40 and serve four aces. Sometimes I still think about that when I play. I also believe it doesn't have to be an ace. I just have to serve really well and see what happens because from the baseline, I still think I am one of the best players."

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