Playing her first tournament since the Australian Open and awaiting her first-round match against fellow major champion Sloane Stephens, Naomi Osaka chatted with the media at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday. Anita Stahl attended the press conference on behalf of Women’s Tennis Blog and she will cover the entire tournament on site from now on.
Here are some interesting excerpts from the light-hearted presser, including talks about Osaka’s new puppy, considerably lower pressure she faces right now, and a suggested mixed doubles partnership with Nick Kyrgios.
Naomi Osaka, who won her maiden title at Indian Wells in 2018, was in good spirits speaking with press ahead of the tournament on Wednesday.