‘Told Them I’m Still One of the Best Players’ – Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Emma Raducanu Match That Triggered Shift

Naomi Osaka is safely through to the third round of the 2026 Canadian Open. Ahead of her third-round match, Osaka reflected on the aftermath of her loss to Emma Raducanu in Washington, D.C., last year that ultimately sparked her resurgence. Interestingly, the turnaround began after her early loss to Raducanu at the DC Open, where she fell 6-4, 6-2. I told them that I think that I'm still one of the best players in the world." AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe successful swing helped the four-time Grand Slam champion climb from No.