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Naomi Osaka has never been one to shy away from honesty, but her latest admission had tennis fans doing a double take. In a candid moment during a recent media appearance, the four-time Grand Slam champion confessed she had “completely forgot” something rather important—sparking equal parts amusement and disbelief among her followers.
The “glaring omission”? A fan had asked her to name her all-time favorite tennis memory, and Osaka—mid-thought, mid-smile—realized she had left out one of the biggest moments of her own career. Instead of recalling a signature victory or iconic match, she named a few feel-good moments from tournaments… and entirely skipped mentioning her first Grand Slam win at the 2018 US Open.
Cue the collective gasp. That match wasn’t just a turning point in her career—it was a defining moment in modern tennis history, launching her into superstardom. Yet, for Osaka, it simply didn’t spring to mind in the moment. “Honestly, I don’t know why… maybe because it was such a whirlwind,” she laughed when pressed about the omission.
The slip quickly went viral, with fans posting clips of her realization and playfully teasing her in the comments. Some suggested it was a sign of how much Osaka has grown as a player and a person—that she no longer defines herself by one achievement. Others saw it as classic Naomi: genuine, unfiltered, and refreshingly human in a sport that often demands perfection.
Since returning to the tour after maternity leave, Osaka has been candid about her shifting priorities and renewed love for the game. Her forgetfulness here wasn’t from lack of pride—it was more a reflection of her present mindset. The former world No. 1 is looking forward, not back.
Still, the incident reminded fans just how many iconic moments she’s delivered in her career, and how easily one can take them for granted—especially the player herself. In true Osaka fashion, she turned the whole thing into a lighthearted exchange, tweeting later: “Maybe I need to rewatch my own matches.”
For fans, the takeaway was simple: whether she remembers every milestone or not, Naomi Osaka’s legacy is firmly etched into tennis history. And if she “completely forgot” this one, that just means she’s planning to create even more unforgettable moments.
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