Naomi Osaka has swiftly redirected her attention towards the Paris Olympics after an early and humbling exit from Wimbledon against Emma Navarro, an American player. The renowned Japanese athlete, returning to the All England Club for the first time since 2019, suffered a 6-4, 6-1 defeat in the second round on Centre Court, lasting less than an hour on Wednesday. The match saw Osaka and Navarro tied at 3-3 in the initial set before the four-time Grand Slam champion faced a downturn in her performance. Osaka, confessing to a lack of confidence, acknowledged her struggles on the court. Navarro, ranked 17th globally, capitalized on the situation by breaking to love in the seventh game to secure the first set and proceeded to dominate the second set, breaking twice to establish a commanding 4-0 lead and ultimately clinch the victory. Osaka’s lone triumph at Wimbledon this year came in the opening round against Diane Parry, marking her first win at the prestigious event since 2018. Currently ranked 113th, Osaka made her tour comeback in January following the birth of her daughter Shai, now a year old. Despite uncertainties about her upcoming schedule, Osaka affirmed her commitment to prioritize the Paris Olympics, emphasizing the importance of her training for the upcoming event. Having reached the third round of the 2021 Tokyo Games, Osaka looks forward to competing on the clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris, where she previously held a match point against the eventual French Open champion, Iga Swiatek. Reflecting on her early Wimbledon exit, Osaka expressed her determination to excel at the Olympics and hinted at a potential shift in her preference towards clay courts over grass surfaces. As she plans her schedule post-Wimbledon, Osaka remains focused on her training regimen while balancing her responsibilities as a new mother.