Naomi Osaka

In a perfect dream, things would be set exactly the way you would want them. But I think it's more interesting that in real life, things aren't exactly the way you planned.

I grew up surrounded by both Haitian and Japanese culture.

I feel like I didn't really know how to cope with not playing well.

What makes me relaxed is the fact that I know I've put in a lot of time during the offseason on my fitness.

I feel like I play better when I'm calm. There is an inner peace I can tap into sometimes during my matches.

Haiti, if you've ever met a Haitian person, they are just really positive, and literally, if you're friends with them, then they will do anything for you. So I think that's something that is, like, a really good trait, and I'm really happy that my grandparents and my dad's side of the family is like that.

Sorry, public speaking isn't really my strong side.

Actually, I live in FL now. But, I mean, of course I'm very honored to be playing for Japan. But my dad's side is Haitian, so represent.

For me, as long as my family's happy, I'm happy.

Everyone around me has more confidence in me than I do in myself.

I was born in Osaka. I came to New York when I was three. I moved from New York to Florida when I was, like, eight or nine, and then I have been training in Florida since.

You know how some people get worked up about things? That's a very human thing to do. Sometimes, I don't know - like, I feel like I don't want to waste my energy doing stuff like that. I think about this on the court, too.