For me, she's ideal no. 1, super consistent: Osaka on world no. 1 Barty

Ahead of Australian Open 2022, beginning Monday, defending champion Naomi Osaka said world number one Ashleigh Barty is the "ideal" number one for her. "Barty is super consistent. I saw all the sacrifices she made last year, travelling without being able to go back to Australia," she added. Osaka further said that Barty is an "incredible and positive" person.