Osaka reveals her intense video game hobby in GQ

May 27, 2018
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Osaka reveals her intense video game hobby in GQ

Published May 27, 2018

According to GQ, the coolest new thing in tennis is Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka, and it's hard to argue against that.

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The 20-year-old has entered the center stage in 2018, showing her big-hitting, powerful game to the world by breaking through with her first career title in Indian Wells.

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In the magazine's feature story, Osaka opened up about her inner nerd, saying she spends as much time playing video games as she does on the court. She's partial to playing hours of Overwatch everyday with her sister, Mari.

Osaka, the No. 21 seed in Roland Garros, opens against talented young America Sofia Kenin.

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Osaka reveals her intense video game hobby in GQ

Osaka reveals her intense video game hobby in GQ

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