Osaka tells tale of 11-minute set changeover

World No. 1 Naomi Osaka is only human, but as one of the most relatable athletes on the planet, you probably already knew that. She beat Victoria Azarenka 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday at Roland Garros and admitted to some panic during a very long set-break changeover.

"When I went to the bathroom, to change, I was freaking out, because I didn't want to get a code violation," she said. "So I was rushing and stuff."

Azarenka was up a set and 4-2 before Osaka surged back. Both players left the court to change, taking 11 minutes to resume play.

"And then I came back and saw that she wasn't back," Osaka said. "That kind of just relaxed me. I wasn't really thinking about anything, just I'm first, like I was the first one back. So I was just like whatever."

The WTA rule book states that, "Players will be allowed one toilet/change of attire break per match", but doesn't specify a time limit. You'd think that a two-time Grand Slam champion would stand her ground and calmly take her time, but it's the complete opposite with the mild-mannered 21-year-old.

"I was in such a rush changing—my hands were shaking during that entire time," she said.

Osaka can rest easier now: After two comeback wins she's into the third round and plays Katerina Siniakova on Saturday.