Naomi Osaka becomes a lazy fool, Venus Williams a gardener
Instagram is becoming more and more the most profitable source for new from the tennis scene these days. On Tuesday, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka agreed to work out together. And shared private secrets between exercises.
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last edit: May 06, 2020, 05:46 pm
At first glance, a digital coffee party between Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka inspires a little brooding: Aren't there two representatives of completely different generations chatting with each other? Venus will finally celebrate her 40th birthday in a few weeks, Naomi will only reach the very tender age of 23. And hasn't Osaka had a rather modest experience with the Williams family in the 2018 US Open final - even if Serena's anger wasn't aimed at her opponent but at referee Carlos Ramos?
Swam over it, in times of the corona pandemic, all tennis players grow together into a large family. Venus Williams, in particular, is making a living here as a matchmaker, and the seven-time major winner has also played with Grigor Dimitrov in front of a running cell phone camera. Like now with Naomi Osaka. That would not go through as a “match fit” at the moment.
Naomi Osaka reads Kobe Bryant
"I don't actually do anything," said the Japanese woman, who is currently in California. "I did a serious leg workout a few days ago and I still have sore muscles." Although she hits balls here and there, she doesn't work on her fitness, says Osaka. "I read Kobe Bryant's book and am considering rereading Andre Agassi's. Open. I thought that was really good. I read a lot about it on the trips to the tournaments. ”
Venus Williams, on the other hand, has found a new vocation at his own patio door. "I planted things," revealed the Grand Dame of the WTA tour. "We are never at home, so otherwise we always destroy the plants. We have jalepenos. I was so excited. We have basil, rosemary, Chinese cabbage ... I happened to find bananas. Now that I'm not playing tennis, I'm playing gardening. "
Venus Williams between pasta and croissants
Whether and how often Naomi and Venus meet on a professional tennis court depends on the development of the pandemic and Williams' career planning. So far there have been two, the first in Wimbledon 2017 that went to the veteran. "You played well back then," Williams told the younger rival. Osaka agreed. “The best match I've ever shown on grass. Then it went downhill. "
A Da Capo this year is out of the question, trips to Rome and Paris will only take place in autumn, if at all. For Venus Williams, at least in one respect, no broken leg. “I will really miss Italy this year because it is always a food festival. The ice cream and pasta, plus the croissants in France. Last year I think I gained £ 20 between Rome and Paris. "