Naomi Osaka snaps Bianca Andreescu’s 17-match winning streak and expects rivalry to grow

Michael Graham
Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka believes that her win over Bianca Andreescu at the China Open may be just the first chapter in a special rivalry between the two players.

The pair met for the first time in their careers in Beijing, with Osaka coming out on top with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 win.

It snapped a remarkable 17-match winning streak for Andreescu stretching all the way back to March, and Osaka knows their paths will cross again.

“Listen, I don’t want to play her any more, I’m good, one-and-done,” Osaka joked

“It’s bound to happen again. I like seeing the younger players. I really love seeing Coco [Gauff], Iga [Swiatek], her do well.

“It gives me a lot of motivation, makes me think like they’re younger than me so I should be able to do the things they’re accomplishing.”

Naomi Osaka has endured a tough season, particularly in Europe where she really struggled on grass and clay.

However, she believes this win will be a strong reminder to people that she is still very much around and competing.

“It meant a lot because I feel like people counted me out after the Europe thing,” Osaka added.

“I’m just like, I still won a slam this year. I’m still here. But there’s a sort of beauty to be underrated.”

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