Why did Naomi Osaka split with her coach?
Why did Naomi Osaka split with her coach?
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says her decision to part ways with her coach was because she wanted a ‘different energy. ‘ The former world No. 1 announced earlier this month that she has split with Wim Fissette after working with him since 2019.
Who is Naomi Osaka fitness coach?
Profile: Yutaka Nakamura is originally from Tokyo and was the strength and conditioning coach for Naomi Osaka, the 2018 and 2020 U.S. Open and the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion.
Why did Naomi Osaka retire?
The four-time Grand Slam champion retired from her first-round match with a back injury. She was trailing 7-6 (4), 3-0 against Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi when she withdrew from the contest. “I felt my back from the start of the match, and despite trying to push through it, I just wasn’t able to today,” Osaka said.
Why did Osaka fire coach?
I just felt I needed different energy, and at the same time, he’s a very ambitious guy. I was getting injured and I’m sure he would have wanted to go to Wimbledon. So it was two different mindsets, I would say. But he’s a really cool guy still.
How much does Nike pay Naomi Osaka?
One important backer firmly in her corner: Osaka’s biggest sponsor, Nike, which pays her at least $10 million per year.
How much do tennis stars pay their coaches?
Typically they might receive 10% of their player’s prize money, although this percentage can vary. This will bring in more than $1 million per year for coaches working for the most successful players.
