In a Vogue article published earlier in the month, Williams announced her impending retirement from the sport, likely after the US Open. In her last outing at Flushing Meadows, Williams will be hoping to win the title and tie Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slam singles title record.
Naomi Osaka was asked about Williams’ retirement in a pre-US Open press conference and stated that she was the “biggest force in the sport,” while adding that she didn’t want to denigrate Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal.
Osaka stated that the 23-time Grand Slam winner’s legacy is so “wide” that it is impossible to explain in words, adding that she was a product of her influence.
“Well, it was really weird, for some reason I just started crying”- Naomi Osaka on her initial reaction to Serena Williams retirement announcement
When asked about her initial response to Serena Williams’ retirement announcement, Naomi Osaka stated that she instantly started crying. She did, however, add that it was an “honor” to simply continue to watch the American play.
Playing unseeded at the US Open for the first time since 2017, Osaka will open her campaign with a first-round clash against 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins.
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