Naomi Osaka is now the world No.1 tennis player!
Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka says she had to be a “robot” and turn off her feelings to hold her nerve and win the final against Petra Kvitova.
What a moment. @Naomi_Osaka_ wins her second Grand Slam in a row 🏆🏆#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/9TTskXIH9E
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 26, 2019
The 2019 Australian Open women’s singles final was simply classic. It had it all, a rollercoaster of high drama, crazy winners at the death. Both the ladies put some insane skills on display, despite being under fire.
The Japanese, 21 beat her Czech opponent Petra Kvitova in finals, winning the championship by 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-4.
Naomi Osaka’s second set meltdown had made the tennis world fearing for a complete mental breakdown for the 21-year-old when she walked off court crying, hiding her head under a towel.
Instead, it became the simple the turning point in one of the most unforgettable finals tennis has seen.
Osaka’s win means she is now the World No. 1 player — the first Asian player (man or woman) to ever reach the rankings summit.
Here is how the world responded to this epic final match.
Well, after winning the #usopen2018 Naomi Osaka became a star. And now, after winning the #australianopen and becoming world #1, she is a superstar! Congratulations Champ. And @Petra_Kvitova – you are the champion of life!!!
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) January 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/tumcarayol/status/1089109001093079041
Standing ovation 👏 what a regroup from Double Osaka so Impressive her mental fortitude to put behind that 2nd set
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) January 26, 2019
The firestorm that was that US Open final forged Naomi Osaka into the hardest steel.
Tonight, this is just tennis, and she's more than ready for it.
She leads 7-6(2), 4-2 over Kvitova. #AusOpen
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 26, 2019
WHAT A FINAL 😱😱😱 Thank you ladies for showing such strength, determination, courage and resilience ! You are both great inspiration to all of us 🙌
And welcome @Naomi_Osaka_ to world n°1 👏👏👏😉 #AusOpen— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) January 26, 2019
Congratulations to the 2x Grand Slam champion, @Naomi_Osaka_! Your future is so bright, and your talent, drive, and determination will take you far. #champion #AusOpen https://t.co/mxMzfNO59v
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 26, 2019
2 majors in a row! This time she’s been “allowed” to enjoy the moment. Much deserved #OsakaKvitova #AustralianOpen
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/FairlyFickle/status/1089283651932733440
Last year, She was world No.72.
Today, she becomes First Asian World No.1#NaomiOsaka 🙏🙏
— Jayanta Kumar Nath (@IMJayNath) January 26, 2019
Hey @serenawilliams Are you listening? Haven't u learnt anything being a worldchamp for so many times? You were nt a cheat, But She was a winner at US open.. But you spoiled her moment. Now she..
Do you feel or will say sorry? #AusOpen2019 #NaomiOsaka #SerenaWilliams pic.twitter.com/dbooH0AgiY— SuchAMisfit (@virenmyself) January 26, 2019