Don't call me cool says 'very emotional' Osaka
Naomi Osaka is the reigning US Open champion, the first Japanese to win a Grand Slam singles title and a fast-rising star of tennis -- but do not call her cool.
Osaka bolstered her growing fame as she thrashed unseeded American Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-0 in 53 minutes to saunter into round three of the China Open on Tuesday.
Told afterwards that she had been branded "Queen of Cool" by an Australian tennis magazine, the 20-year-old looked startled.
"I don't like the word 'cool' because then I feel like when someone meets me, they'll be disappointed or something," Osaka told reporters in Beijing.
"So they can use 'expressionless' or something," she added with a smile, playing with the impression formed by some observers.
"I think actually I'm very emotional."
Osaka, whose maiden Grand Slam was overshadowed by Serena Williams's row with the chair umpire in their New York final, faces 10th seed Julia Goerges next at the China Open.
Osaka has booked her spot in the season-ending WTA Finals .