Naomi Osaka

“In my day-to-day, I might speak, like, 10 sentences.”

“Japanese culture? I kind of love everything about it. I love the food. Everyone's really nice. There's just a lot about Japan that's really cool.”

“Most people know me for U.S. Open, right? And during U.S. Open, I didn't show any emotions most of the time. But then after that, I did show - well, in my opinion, it was a lot of emotions. I got upset, and then I threw my racket or stuff like that.”

“I feel like I'm more comfortable talking to people. I've been put in the position where I have to, and it's not something I can avoid anymore.”

“I'm really grateful that I get a lot of Japanese press.”

“I get that I'm tan, and I would stand out a little bit in Japan.”

“I guess I tell jokes a lot, but I'm not really that sure because sometimes they don't laugh, and they just stare at me like I said something insulting.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“The thing is, I'm used to handshakes. Every time someone comes for a hug, I'm very confused. I'm told that I give out the worst hugs, too.”

“I don't think you can win a Grand Slam and not be confident in yourself.”

“I don't think there is ever going to be another Serena Williams.”

“I'm just really excited every time I play a match.”

“I don't know if anybody knows this, but Serena's my favorite player. Just playing against her is kind of like a dream for me, so I'm very grateful that I was able to play her, and it's even better that I was able to win.”

“Every time I have a dream, somehow I accomplish it.”

“For me, I do better in Grand Slams. I like when there's more people watching.”

“Ever since I can remember, I played better against bigger players on bigger courts.”

“I don't really know what feeling Japanese or Haitian or American is supposed to feel like. I just feel like me.”