Side Entry | Tokyo Games: When is it mind over matter?
Naomi Osaka of Team Japan plays a forehand during her Women's Singles Third Round match against Marketa Vondrousova of Team Czech Republic on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Tennis Park on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
“Pressure is a privilege,” he was quoted as saying. “Without pressure, there’s no professional sport. If you’re aiming to be at the top of the game, you’d better start learning how to deal with pressure.”
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