Naomi Osaka’s Turbulent Stay in Montreal
Naomi Osaka, the celebrated four-time Grand Slam champion, experienced a rather tumultuous stay during her time in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Open, primarily due to repeated disturbances from a fire alarm at her hotel. The incident marked her introduction to the tournament, following a significant coaching change after struggling in prior competitions.
On-Court Performance
Osaka was in fine form on the court, defeating Latvian player Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, showcasing a return game that had often been a weak point for her in the past. Her impressive performance allowed her to secure her third victory in the tournament, a positive development that follows her recent breakup with seasoned coach Patrick Mouratoglou. She has since enlisted the expertise of Tomasz Wiktorowski, known for his prior work with Iga Swiatek, and they approached their first tournament together with great enthusiasm.
Fire Alarm Frustrations
However, even with her competitive spirits lifted, the sleepless night caused by the incessant fire alarms put a damper on celebrations. The alarm first went off around 4:40 a.m., prompting Osaka to share her frustrations on Instagram, where she revealed that this disruption was not an isolated incident during her stay.
„Idk what’s going on with this hotel, but another false fire alarm is crazy,”
she voiced in her initial post.
A mere 13 minutes later, with the alarm still blaring, her irritation turned into sarcasm as she labeled the situation a “jokeeeee” in her second Instagram update. With the noise continuing, Osaka lamented to her followers about the inability to sleep, stating,
“We’re just hanging out at this point.”
Finally, around 5:20 a.m., peace was restored as the alarm ceased, although she remained apprehensive about any future disturbances, hoping that the sleep disruption wouldn’t recur.
Looking Ahead
Despite the early morning ordeal, Osaka’s day was relatively free of competition, with her round of 16 match against Anastasija Sevastova not scheduled until Sunday. However, there’s speculation whether she and her team will consider relocating to a different accommodation to ensure a better night’s rest moving forward.
Comparative Frustrations
In contrast to Osaka’s night, fellow competitor Alejandro Davidovich Fokina faced his frustrations over an early match scheduled at 11:00 a.m.. His complaints garnered a sharp rebuttal from Daniel Evans, who advised Fokina to adopt a more resilient attitude, stating that many people adhere to demanding work hours and manage to meet their commitments without complaint.
As Osaka moves forward in the tournament, her performance will be keenly watched, especially given the impact of her recent changes and the circumstances surrounding her lodging in Montreal.
