Renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who works with former world number one Naomi Osaka, shared his thoughts on the Japanese player`s career journey. In Mouratoglou`s view, Osaka struggled to cope with the intense pressure that accompanied her major tournament victories.
Mouratoglou stated, “I wasn`t working with Naomi when she experienced psychological difficulties. However, I believe I understand the situation. I think she was unprepared for her success because it arrived so quickly.”
He added, “People often don`t grasp the level of pressure athletes like her face. Even when you hold the top spot in the world rankings, there`s an expectation that you should never make errors or suffer defeats.”
Every loss brings significant pressure, and it`s something they must navigate daily.
