Osaka aiming to dethrone Barty as World Number One: “That’s the mentality going into this year”

Osaka definitely has the tools and after having a poor time in the last few majors of the year, she had a late surge and said herself that she had a lot to figure out and when that was sorted was when she found her form.

“That’s the mentality going into this year,” said Osaka.

“Last year I had to figure a lot of stuff out and a lot of people could see that and towards the end of the year is when things started clicking for me.

“I love Australia … so I’m excited to start here.”

“She (Barty) has a lot of variety, her serve’s really pin point and she has the best slice on tour,” Osaka said.

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