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Naomi Osaka’s life-changing perspective on sports career: Why there’s no failure in tennis

In a recent Instagram story, Naomi Osaka shared an interview by basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, which gave her a new, life-changing perspective on her sports career. The interview touched on an important point that can be applied to any field, including tennis: the idea that nobody is at a career peak all the time and that downs are a necessary part of a successful journey.

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The basketball player was asked by a journalist: “Do you view this season as a failure?” Triggered by the question, he responded: “Do you get a promotion every year on your job?