Osaka warns of her danger at Wimbledon: "I have an advantage"

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Naomi Osaka continues to convey very positive feelings at Wimbledon 2026. The Japanese player reached the third round after convincingly defeating Anastasiya Gasanova (6-3 and 6-2) and, after the match, made it clear that her improvement on grass is no longer just a matter of confidence, but a better understanding of the surface and how to make the most of her tennis strengths.

"Now I feel like I can use my strengths on this surface," Osaka stated, who struggled to find her best level on grass for years.

The four-time Grand Slam champion explained that Wimbledon has very different characteristics even compared to other preparation tournaments. "It took me quite some time to understand the differences between the different clay courts and now I'm facing something similar with grass. Since the first practice session, coming from Germany, I noticed that this grass is completely different. I'm still adjusting a bit," she remarked.

Naomi Osaka revealed how she is working towards achieving glory at Wimbledon

However, that adaptation is paying off. "When I play against my opponents on grass, I feel like my tennis gives me a slight advantage," she affirmed.

Osaka also highlighted the work done with her coach to become a more complete player. "We are practicing a lot on approaching the net and volleys. Also, now I trust much more in my footwork and endurance," she explained. This evolution allows her to face points with more tranquility. "Today I felt that I didn't need to hit every ball at full power because I trusted my mobility. Even if I had to run, I knew I could reset the point and rebuild it," she pointed out.

With two convincing victories and growing confidence on a surface that historically was not her favorite, Osaka is beginning to establish herself as one of the most dangerous players in the draw. If she continues evolving at the same pace she describes, her journey at Wimbledon could go far beyond the first week.

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