Naomi Osaka has been on a winning streak the past few months, but not everyone can keep on winning titles back to back. Last year, the Japanese player earned her first career title by winning Indian Wells and she is now looking to defend her title.

But she doesn't really believe in defense. In pre-tournament press, she emphasized that she sees it more as getting another title, instead of worrying about the pressure of defending points.

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It will be a tough road from the very start as she takes on Kristina Mladenovic in the second round on Saturday just weeks after losing to her in the first round in Dubai.