Naomi Osaka returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium lower than 24 hours after exiting the US Open because the Japanese tennis star determined to be a tennis spectator for at some point and got here to observe the Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime semifinal.
On Thursday night, Osaka misplaced in a Grand Slam semifinal for the primary time in her profession after house star Amanda Anisimova recovered from a set all the way down to win their marathon conflict 6-7 (4) 7-6 (3) 6-3.
Friday was reserved for the US Open males's semifinal matches. The primary on the courtroom had been Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. After Alcaraz dismissed Djokovic in three units, Sinner overcame Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4. Early within the second set of the Sinner and Auger-Aliassime battle, the cameras caught Osaka following the match from the stands and having fun with a pleasant drink.
Good to see Naomi Osaka nonetheless having fun with the US Open 👋 pic.twitter.com/OXhjXicfy7
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Osaka will go away the US Open feeling 'pleased'
When requested how she felt about falling quick in a Slam semis for the primary time in her profession, the 27-year-old famous that she most popular it greater than dropping within the opening rounds.
“Not likely. I sort of respect it extra. I'm pleased that I misplaced within the semis as a substitute of the primary spherical or the third spherical or no matter I normally get to," the Japanese stated after the loss.
Additionally, Osaka stated that there was no want for her to be upset or mad about something.
“I don't really feel unhappy. It's actually bizarre. Effectively, it's not bizarre, as a result of I simply really feel like I did the very best that I may. Truthfully, it's sort of inspiring for me as a result of it makes me simply wish to prepare and attempt to get higher, and hopefully simply give it my easiest shot once more and see what occurs. However I feel I can't be mad or upset at myself," the 27-year-old stated in the identical presser.
