I don't really know what feeling Japanese or Haitian or American is supposed to feel like. I just feel like me.
Naomi OsakaRead
Even when I was a little kid, I always dreamed that I would play Serena in a final of a Grand Slam.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the importance of dreams and aspirations from a young age.
Naomi Osaka's quote reflects on the power of childhood dreams and how they can shape one's ambitions and goals. By envisioning herself playing against a formidable opponent like Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final, she highlights the significance of having a vision and striving toward it, no matter how unattainable it might seem at the time.
Themes
DreamsAmbitionTennisInspirationGoals
In practice
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In a motivational speech to young athletes.
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