Naomi Osaka has revealed the secret pep talk she gave herself before confirming herself as the undisputed new dominant force in women's tennis with a drama-charged Australian Open final triumph.
The Japanese prodigy claimed her first Open crown and the world No.1 ranking with a steely 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-4 victory over gallant Czech Petra Kvitova in Saturday night's winner-takes-all showdown at Melbourne Park.
