Australian Open 2021: How Naomi Osaka celebrated her latest grand slam title

After notching an amazing fourth grand slam, Naomi Osaka could’ve been excused for partying hard after Sunday’s victory – but instead, she did the opposite.

Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a return against Jennifer Brady of the US during their women's singles final match on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 20, 2021. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —

Sleep and packing was how Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka celebrated her second success in Melbourne.

There was no wild late-night partying for the 23-year-old who admitted all she wanted was to curl up in bed after winning her fourth grand slam title.

“The biggest thing I wanted to do was go to sleep and I did manage a two-hour nap before coming here,” Osaka said.

The Japanese superstar did the traditional winner’s photograph with the trophy in the gardens of Government House.

Osaka wore a colourful one-piece jumpsuit with sneakers and a bag.

“I really liked the colours, orange, yellow and black are my favourites,” she said.

The world No.2 was planning on going for a walk around Melbourne today before returning home to Los Angeles on Monday.

Naomi Osaka poses with the 2021 Australian Open winner's trophy at the Government House on Sunday. Picture: William West/AFP

TURNING POINT WHICH CRUELLED BRADY’S OPEN DREAM

– Marc McGowan

First-time grand slam finalist Jennifer Brady was mounting her challenge.

Naomi Osaka had jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the Australian Open final on a Brady double fault — the American landed only four of her opening 14 first serves — but the momentum had long swung.

Brady snatched back the break with some heavy hitting in the fifth game, then later hung tough to lock the opening set at four-all.

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Saturday night’s final, won 6-4 6-3 by Osaka, was effectively decided in the next two games.

At 30-30, Brady blocked back a searing Osaka first serve, before the Japanese superstar dinked the ball over the net, only for the No. 22 seed to athletically chase it down and lob her rival for a winner.

The resultant fist pump was appropriate for the importance of the moment. Suddenly, Brady had a break point that could earn her the chance to serve for the first set.

The former college player managed to get into the point – she possibly could’ve been a tad more aggressive – but Osaka whipped a crosscourt forehand winner to shut the door on that opportunity.

Jennifer Brady (L) was left to rue a key moment which shaped the final.

Two Brady errors later, Osaka went 5-4 ahead, although still on serve.

Brady raced to 40-15, but a fourth double fault for the set dragged her back to deuce.

“I went for a second serve (down the) T and double-faulted. I was trying to mix it up, trying to do something different, because I felt like I was kicking wide (repeatedly on) second serve,” she said later.

“My first-serve percentage was only at 40 per cent, so I felt rushed, like she was applying pressure.”

The ensuing minutes after that double fault will likely occupy her thoughts when she, at some stage, reflects on her defeat.

The next point saw an Osaka shot barely drop in on the baseline and bounce low, with Brady seemingly preparing for it to fall long – then hurriedly tried to adjust but struck her forehand long.

Naomi Osaka reacts to her victory in the Australian Open final.

It was set point, and worse was to come.

Brady drew a short reply from Osaka and stepped in to put away a simple forehand, but somehow dumped it in the net.

First set, Osaka, six games to four. Within the blink of an eye, the world No. 3 shot 4-0 up in the second set. The match was over.

Not even Brady knew just how costly those series of moments would be.

“Not in that moment, I didn’t think so,” Brady said.

“I was just bummed that, you know, I’m so close to the net and I missed the ball in the net.

“It happens, maybe, one in 10 times – or hopefully less. But, yeah, it took a hit at my confidence a little bit, just because I lost focus just for a few seconds.”