“I would have liked to have more time …”

Before the Montreal tournament, Naomi Osaka announced the separation of Patrick Mouratoglou and, meanwhile, began to work with Polish technician Tomas WiktorowskI, the former coach of Igăi Swiak (24 years, 3 WTA).

After the separation of Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mouratoglou called the thing that lacked her

More than a week after the collaboration ended, Mouratoglou spoke about this topic.

“That was missing was competitiveness. I think she's extraordinary competitor but at the same time not as good as I think it might be and as it has been in the past. And I think this is the thing I didn't solve, “said the 55-year-old coach, quoted by CNN.

“I would have wished to have more time to set it up. But I did not have, this is life, I have no regret because this is the rule when you work at a high level. Time is important and you have to solve problems quickly. I think this was the key detail that was missing, “added Mouratoglou.

Also, the former coach of Serena Williams revealed what she told Osaka when they put an end to the collaboration: “Look, I think you're ready. If you find the person to help you find your efficiency during the matches, I think you are ready to achieve excellent results right now and I hope this will happen soon. “

Naomi Osaka, in semifinals at Montreal »follows the semi -final with Clara Tauson

Coincidentally or not, the separation of Mouratoglou took the Japanese player, who reached the semifinals of the Montreal tournament, to duel with Clara Tauson (22 years, 19 WTA).

“He is doing very well, for the moment, in Montreal. Let's hope it will win the tournament. I think her level of tennis is high. Physically, she is also prepared for a wonderful competitor, an excellent champion. So, at some point, it will work. I have no doubts, “said Mouratoglou.

During the collaboration with the former coach of Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka won a single tour, the one from Saint-Malo. However, it was a period marked by numerous medical problems and by returning to the field after a long break caused by the pregnancy that the 27-year-old player wore.

Naomi Osaka's course at Montreal

• Tour 1: 6-4, 6-2 vs. ARIANA ARSEEEAULT (23 years old, 515 WTA)

• Tour 2: 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 vs. Liudmila Samsonova (26 years old, 16 WTA)

• Tour 3: 6-2, 6-4 vs. Jelena Ostapenko (28 years old, 26 WTA)

• Optimum final: 6-1, 6-0 vs. Anastasija Sevastova (35 years old, 386 WTA)

• Quarters of final: 6-2, 6-2 vs. Elina Svitolina (30 years old, 13 WTA)