I had childish attitude in Brisbane loss, says Naomi Osaka
felt very disappointed with her loss to at the Brisbane International. In the post-match press conference, the Japanese player was self-critical. If Im being really frank, I just feel like I had like the worst attitude today, Osaka admitted.
I feel like I didnt really know how to cope with not playing well. So, I dont know, like I was sulking a little bit, and like there are moments that I tried not to do that. But then the ball wouldnt go in, and then I would go back to being like childish and stuff.
So I think like that was sort of my main problem today. I mean, I feel like last year I did a lot of that, and Im trying to change it more, and I think I have, like towards the end of last year. So hopefully this isnt like a reoccurring thing.
Osaka also added: For me, there was a game that I had two break points. I felt like, for me, that was more possibly a turning point. But the game that I saved match point, I just felt like I was somehow staying in the match, not necessarily like — I mean, of course I would have loved to win the next game, but the entire set I havent like broken her.
So I just felt more like I was trying to stay in the match. About how she tries to deal with pressure, Osaka said, Its different. Its like before, I would just be nervous to be there in a way, and now I feel nervous because I think I should win, like Im the higher ranked player, and I feel like people expect me to win.
So thats like an added amount of nerves. But, I mean, I feel like Im getting used to it, hopefully. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
