Naomi Osaka reveals her great trick for getting out of difficult situations at the US Open

Naomi Osaka remains committed and fully determined in the pursuit of that longed-for Grand Slam title that reaffirms her return to her peak level after becoming a mother. This US Open 2026 could be a good opportunity, and after reaching the third round, she revealed a key personal aspect to avoid high-pressure situations.

She had to put it into practice during her second-round match against Katerina Siniakova, who pushed the Japanese player to her limits but was able to find inspiration in the third set. Therefore, Naomi Osaka avoided a deadly trap in Flushing Meadows, coming out strengthened and having identified a determining factor that may give her a competitive advantage over many other rivals. 

This is what Naomi Osaka said in the US Open 2026 press conference after winning against Siniakova

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"Yes, I think in this match there were moments when I lowered my rhythm, for sure. Obviously, I want to hold my serve at all times, and there were specific moments when I didn’t manage to do that. I was very hard on myself and I guess that led me to overanalyze the situation. 

The first set was very good, and the middle of the second was too. Then, in the third set, I think I stayed focused the whole time, but she played really well. I hadn’t played against her since last year, and that time it was on grass. So it was a good reminder of what a good player she is.

I felt very nervous, so the ball kept rolling in my hand and then just went everywhere. I felt really bad about constantly mishitting the ball, so sometimes I would hit it even when I was in a bad position, and then I would commit a double fault. For me, it was just nerves and a bit of discomfort. I just need to get used to it a bit more.

Honestly, since I’ve felt fitter, I can return many more balls. I have the bad habit of focusing on what the other person is doing. While that's good, sometimes I wish I could concentrate more on hitting the ball. I remember certain rallies from today where I could have pressed more but was waiting to see what she would do. I think that's something I need to talk about with Tomasz. Luckily, I won my match, so I have another opportunity.”

The vital importance of experience for Naomi Osaka

"I've been very lucky to play many high-quality matches that have benefitted me. Especially when I think about the third set and need to regroup, I just think about the Australian Open final in 2021.

It's like you can draw from your memory bank for each specific situation you need to resolve. I think that’s the best part of being a more experienced player. You’ve been able to play many different matches in various situations. Obviously, I've had many good moments here, and I hope to continue creating them.

I suppose I have a lot of experience. I would say that every match is very different, but I can draw on the matches I've played in the past and benefit from them. Obviously, when I get to the third set, I try to think about all the matches I managed to win.”

Naomi Osaka is fully aware that she is facing a great opportunity to do something important in this US Open 2026. She is in the same section as a limping Rybakina due to her physical issues, and the Japanese player arrives with rhythm and confidence for this great event. These automatons based on experience only affirm her candidacy for glory in New York.

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