Renowned French tennis player and analyst Alize Lim is optimistic about the potential partnership between Naomi Osaka and Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams’ former coach. Lim sees numerous ways Mouratoglou could positively impact the Japanese star’s game.
Osaka, who reached out to coach Wim Fissette after giving birth and beginning her comeback journey a year ago, expressed her desire to return to the top of the rankings and compete for major titles. However, after almost ten months into her post-pregnancy comeback, Osaka’s results have been lackluster. With a 19-16 record and no deep runs in tournaments, Osaka has shown signs of frustration and disappointment.
As a result, Osaka made the decision to part ways with coach Fissette, leading to speculation about her next move. It was soon revealed that Osaka had enlisted the help of Mouratoglou, a highly respected coach who has worked with top players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, and Simona Halep in the past.
Recently, Osaka was seen in Beijing with Mouratoglou, sparking excitement and curiosity among tennis fans. The move comes after Osaka admitted to feeling doubts and being disconnected from her body during tough losses. This “out-of-body” experience prompted Osaka to seek a fresh start with a new coach.
With Mouratoglou now in her corner, Osaka’s fans are hopeful that the partnership will lead to a resurgence in her game and a return to the winner’s circle. Only time will tell if this new collaboration will bring out the best in the talented Japanese player.