Naomi Osaka is now a Grand Slam champion, after dominating her idol Serena Williams in the US Open final. The Japanese displayed sensational tennis and composure, even though the player at the other side of the net was the GOAT, so I thought it would be nice to share these super cute childhood photos of Osaka in my Little Tennis Stars series and refer to some quotes from the 20-year-old’s post-final interview.
During the press conference, emotional Osaka explained how she managed to hold her nerve during the final and how she felt after facing her childhood idol at the trophy presentation.