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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

CBS

News, Comedy, Comedy Interviews, News Commentary, Tv & Film

4.41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2022

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka drops by for a fascinating interview covering some of her favorite things to do in New York, how she handles the mental health challenges that come with being a famous athlete, the joys of being able to go out in public without being recognized, and the reason she wrote her new book for children, “The Way Champs Play,” which is on sale now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

From the host house, whoever you are, there's a welcome there for Ruth and Faye, Mahamadan Jose.

0:07.0

From the host house, whether it's work, rest or play, listen to my podcast.

0:12.0

It's packed full of meaty goodness. From the host house, with Alan Partridge.

0:18.0

There's a welcome there for straight and K, and he and she and they, from the host house.

0:24.0

From the host house, the Alan Partridge podcast series three.

0:27.0

Now, subscription required, see audible.co.uk for turns.

0:31.0

It's the Rachel Pacho with Stephen Colbert.

0:39.0

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen. My next guest is a four-time grand slam tennis champion.

0:45.0

She is just written a new children's book called The Way Champs Play.

0:49.0

Who is welcome to the late show The Champ herself, Naomi Osaka.

0:57.0

Thank you for being here.

0:59.0

Thank you. Have you ever done a late night show before?

1:01.0

No, this is my, wow!

1:05.0

Oh, you look lovely. Thank you so much for being here.

1:09.0

No, this is my first time. Well, I'm glad to have you. Thank you.

1:13.0

Now, as you said, there's late night debut, but it's not your debut in New York City.

1:18.0

This is the town where you got your start. Welcome home for one thing.

1:22.0

Here you are. Tell me about this.

1:24.0

Who is this little girl? How old is she here playing on a public court in New York?

1:30.0

You know, I don't remember.

1:34.0

Do you remember those early lessons?

1:36.0

Yes, so I remember grinding on those courts and my dad actually, I don't know if I should tell you this, but like...

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