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Naomi Osaka

Athlete

Naomi Osaka is a two-time Grand Slam champion from Japan.

Notable Quotes

"I want to say thank you to everyone who came to the match and I want to apologise for not being able to finish."
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"When I think about Wimbledon, it's obviously the all white. There's obviously the tradition of it all."
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"From my end, I thought that was really fun just because I didn't think anyone expected that."
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"I wouldn't say it eases my nerves to wear these outfits because a little part of my mind wants to do well so I can continue wearing them."
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"I definitely felt really good today. I've played a lot of matches on grass for the past two weeks, so I felt really confident."
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"It's really cool to have another Japanese player making a run at Wimbledon to encourage us and motivate me to keep going."
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"If there is someone I had to lose to, I would pick that ranking position."
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"It's been a long time since I had so much fun on the court."
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"He's a trailblazer. I think he's also someone that I look up to a lot, because he's done a lot in fashion, whether it's on purpose or not."
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"The match was definitely really tough. I was a little bit too hard on myself after opportunities in the second set."
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"I think obviously if you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport."
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"I thought about it, and if I win another Grand Slam, it's not going to change my life."
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"I don't mind being the first to do something and getting trashed for it."
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"I'm literally Haitian it's in my blood to be this way, as long as the people after me have an easier path it's worth it."
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"Life is a little cruel. Damn. Sabalenka, now Iga."
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