“Naomi Osaka really wanted to come”

Naomi Osaka will not compete in the Billie Jean King Cup finals, and Japan captain Ai Sugiyama recently revealed the reason for his retirement. The Japanese player has recently completed his United States Open campaign.

Osaka presented stellar performances to the United States Open Tournament, reaching the semifinals, but was reduced to the finals. In the semifinals, he closed his horns with Amanda Anisimova, who recorded a victory of 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 6-3 on the old World No. 1. Shortly after this loss, Osaka retired from the Billie Jean King Cup finals, which began on September 16 and will conclude on September 21 in China.

Japan's King Cup captain, Sugiyama, recently revealed why the United States Open Semifinalist retired from the event in a conversation with Gazette tennis. He stated that Osaka suffers from an injury and is prioritizing his recovery, although he wanted to compete.

“Actually, she (Naomi Osaka) wounded. She wanted to come here to compete. But she must first recover from the injury,” said Sugiyama.

He also said that Osaka was disappointed with his injury and added:

“I hope he encourages us. I didn't talk much to her. She was too disappointed because she was injured. But I'm sure she encouraged us.”

Osaka has recently split a Awesome red dress After returning to Japan, after his United States Open campaign.

Naomi Osaka shared his thoughts about his performance in the United States Open

Naomi Osaka He had an incredible United States campaign, where he got the most important players, such as Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova and more. After being defeated by Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals round, he sat down to a press conference after the party, where he spoke of his performance at the tournament.

Revealed that he was not sad for the annoyance; He inspired her and pushed her to better train. This also helped increase their self -confidence.

“Honestly, I'm not sad because I feel like I did everything I could. Honestly, it's inspirational for me because it makes me want to train and try to improve, and I hope yes, give again my best and see what happens. But I think I can't get angry, with myself,” said Naomi Osaka (as it quotes Punto de Break).

He also revealed that he did not expect to see -to compete in the semifinals.

“ Even in my worst, I never played a tournament thinking that I would be losing in the first round. If I participate in a tournament, I want to win.They, I would say that going to the United States Open was without a doubt a momentum for my confidence.The good I did in Montreal was also a momentum of trust, but the season is not over yet.

Naomi Osaka recently clarified their frustrations About repeated anti-doping tests days after its united departure from the United States.