{"id":85317,"date":"2026-09-03T14:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/85317\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:38:10","slug":"new-york-feels-like-home-for-naomi-osaka-as-she-chases-another-us-open-title-tennis-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/85317\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Feels Like Home For Naomi Osaka As She Chases Another US Open Title | Tennis News"},"content":{"rendered":"

News<\/a> sports<\/a> tennis<\/a> New York Feels Like Home For Naomi Osaka As She Chases Another US Open Title<\/p>\n

Last Updated:September 03, 2026, 13:32 IST<\/p>\n

Naomi Osaka, a two-time US Open champion, returns to Flushing Meadows focused on new memories.\"font\"\"new\"new<\/a>\"Naomi<\/p>\n

Naomi Osaka is a two-time US Open winner. (AP Photo)<\/p>\n

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Naomi Osaka says her previous success at the US Open remains in her mind as she returns to Flushing Meadows, but the four-time Grand Slam champion is focused on creating new memories at the tournament. Osaka won the US Open in 2018 and 2020, making her a two-time champion in New York.<\/p>\n

She said those victories naturally come to mind when she returns to the site, but she prefers to focus on the opportunity ahead rather than dwell on the past.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m the type of person that likes to make new memories,” Osaka<\/a> said in an interview shared by JioHotstar. \u201cI\u2019m just so excited for another opportunity to play the tournament again.”<\/p>\n

Osaka also spoke about her friendship with Taylor Townsend, describing the American as someone whose outgoing personality has made life in the locker room easier.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is really nice. Obviously, she has an outgoing personality, so it makes my life a little bit easier,” Osaka said. \u201cBut I\u2019m also trying to learn how to speak up more, especially in the locker room. I\u2019m really shy and I don\u2019t like bothering people. So, I never know if it\u2019s all right to talk in certain situations. But I\u2019ve been trying to get to know the girls more.”<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old Japanese player said she feels good mentally and physically heading into the final Grand Slam of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think mentally and physically I\u2019m pretty good. I love this part of the year. I think we kind of just try to finish it with a bang. And for me, whether that\u2019s like my outfits or my tennis, I just, you know, I, I just love it,” she said.<\/p>\n

Osaka also acknowledged the strong support she receives from fans in New York. She said supporters regularly attend her practice sessions and create an atmosphere that makes the tournament feel like home.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe crowd here is really special,” she said. \u201cThey come out to my practices and shout like it\u2019s matches. So, I feel really honoured because it is like my home here, and I\u2019m just grateful that the fans also know that, too.”<\/p>\n

Osaka began her 2026 US Open campaign with a 7-6(6), 7-6(3) win over Anastasia Zakharova in the first round.<\/p>\n

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Naomi Osaka balances her past success with new goals by acknowledging her previous victories when she returns to the tournament, but choosing to focus on the opportunities ahead and creating new memories rather than dwelling on the past.<\/p>\n

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The New York crowd is special to Naomi Osaka because supporters regularly attend her practice sessions and create an atmosphere that makes the tournament feel like home.<\/p>\n

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