"Sitting here I'm like you know what? I might do that actually": Osaka thinking of emulating Serena and Venus Williams in playing into 40's

Former world number one Japan’s Naomi Osaka stated that she might be able to emulate what Willams sisters managed to achieve at the highest level.

Serena and Venus dominated the world of women’s tennis at the highest level for a long time. Not only that but they also managed to continue playing in their 40s.

Osaka was quoted in a report recently where she stated that she could imagine playing for that long.

"I remember watching the Australian Open & being devastated because I've never missed an Australian Open," she said. "When I was watching Serena & Venus (Williams) I was thinking I probably no way will ever play at their age, but sitting here I'm like you know what? I might do that actually."

Osaka has not been active in professional tennis since September last year as she took a long break because of her pregnancy.

While talking about her potential, the 25-year-old stated that she would be looking to ease into action and not take part in every event.

"It's definitely way more tournaments than I used to play," she said. "So I think some people will be happy with that. I think it's because I realized that I don't know how the beginning of the year is going to go for me. I don't know the level of play and I think I have to ease into it. So at the very least, I'll set myself up for a very good end of the year.”

Osaka has an impressive record while playing at the highest level where she has won four Grand Slams.

Her first major triumph came in 2018 when she defeated America’s Serena Williams in the final of the US Open whereas her last Grand Slam victory came in 2021 when she lifted the Australian Open after beating Jennifer Brady in straight sets.