Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka Great Leaders For Women’s Tennis
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have been leaders during coronavirus pandemic, says Pam Shriver
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have used social media alongwith their interpersonal skills and in an effective way.
Tennis legend Pam Shriver is impressed by both players, saying they’ve been “great young leaders” in a time of the global pandemic and protests against racial injustice.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have been “able to reach out to the world really effectively” in a period which has seen protests against racial injustice take place in the middle of a global pandemic, says tennis great Pam Shriver.
Coco Gauff used her voice to urge people to vote and speak out against racism in a heartfelt speech during a demonstration in her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida.
The 16-year-old, who shot to fame by defeating her idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019, said she was inspired by her grandmother.
Osaka honoured 7 Black Americans who lost thier lives on account of police brutality or racial profiling throughout her run at 2020 US Open, using her platform to protest against the discrimination.
What they both have in common is that they are women of colour but they do have different perspectives with a common message.
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Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have the makings of a great leaders for women’s tennis for a long time.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are both getting ready for the 2021 Australian Open while they are observing the quarantine training protocol.
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