Playing her first match since the Australian Open triumph and controversial split from coach Sascha Bajin, Naomi Osaka lost in straight sets to Kristina Mladenovic in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. After going out in 66 minutes, 6-3 6-3, to a player who had not won a match this year before this tournament, Osaka explained that she couldn’t handle all eyes being on her as the No.1 WTA player. Not bearing the pressure the attention brings, Osaka was broken seven of the nine times she served.
Dubai PHOTOS: Osaka loses right after splitting from coach Bajin
