Naomi Osaka wins her first Wimbledon tennis match in six years

Osaka will play American Emma Navarro in the second round of the tournament.

Aug 02 2024 at 02:13 01:13 AM

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning one point over Diane Parry of France during the opening match of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty WIgginsworth) Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP conceal caption

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Naomi Osaka won her first Wimbledon match in six years on Monday by beating French tennis player Diane Parry.

Osaka suffered an 0-6 loss, but won 6-1, 6-4 in the two sets in the third set.

“It was a lot of fun and extremely anxious at the same time … The game was, I think it was a bit between the two, but I’d say it was a great experience and I could learn many lessons from it.” her comments were made in a post-game interview after the match.

Osaka has admitted to her difficulties with grass court play. She she is attempting to develop optimism because she’s often a “downer” on herself. said.

In 2021, in 2021, it was in 2021 when it was 2021 when the Japanese residents took a short absence from tennis after being forced to withdraw from the French Open for mental health issues. She also lost against an opponent in the U.S. Open.

After that, she had longer breaks following becoming pregnant with her daughter Shai who Osaka said would turn one this the 22nd of May. Osaka did not want to participate in of her participation in the Eastbourne International tournament last week because the event was her own daughter’s birthday party she informed her media.

“I think my mindset in the past year was one of trying to survive,” she said. “I was not sure of what was happening after having my child but I think I was trying to get my life back on my own. “

She added, “It feels really, awesome. I’m always amazed by the things that take place on the field, and it’s a great feeling to win an event. “

Osaka will play American Emma Navarro in the second round of the tournament. Navarro represents America in the U.S. at this summer’s Paris Olympic Games, as will Coco Gauff, who was the winner the title on Monday in Wimbledon.