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Serena Williams feels for Naomi Osaka and would like to comfort her with a hug

Serena Williams feels for Naomi Osaka and would like to comfort her with a hug : Serena Williams gives her response to Naomi Osaka’s exit from the French Open, saying: “I feel like I want to give her a hug since I know what it’s like”; the world No 2 pulled out due to the uproar triggered by her boycott of media duties and her battles with depression.

Serena Williams only found out about Naomi Osaka’s exit after winning her 1st-round match at Roland Garros, but wishes she could embrace her.

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The 39-year-old Serena made a triumphant start to her French Open campaign defeating Irina-Camelia Begu in straight-sets, before discovering about Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal en route to her press conference.

Osaka had declined to take part in pressers or interviews and the 23-year-old was pressured with expulsion warnings and a ban from future tournaments if she did not review her decision.

The world No 2 pulled out prior to opening up about her battles with depression dating back to her first Slam title in 2018 when talking to the media sparked anxiety.

Serena Williams said that she can feel what Naomi is going through as she has been in the same head space before. She also added that they are both different personalities with different anxiety thresholds.

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Novak Djokovic’s view on Naomi Osaka’s stance on post-match pressers

May 28, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani French Open Naomi Osaka Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic’s view on Naomi Osaka’s stance on post-match pressers : Novak Djokovic says he realizes press conferences after competitions can be unpleasant, after Naomi Osaka said she will not take questions from reporters this year at Roland Garros.

The women’s number two seed said it is unreasonable to expect players to respond to questions after a loss, claiming it amounts to “kicking a person while they are already down”.

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She also stated that the impact is negative on a player’s psychological health, and although she anticipates to be severely fined for not appearing at media conferences during the French Open this year, she hopes that money will be given to a mental health aid organizations.

Some experts are of the opinion that while Naomi Osaka enjoys press conferences in good times, she may have to learn to face the tougher side of the media when she is on the losing end. This is part of sportsperson’s life across all categories of sports.

However Naomi’s fans are on her side on this and expect the authorities to make some exceptions.

The 2021 edition of the French Open begins in Paris on May 30th.

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Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are now joint owners of North Carolina Courage

February 24, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Naomi Osaka Players Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are now joint owners of North Carolina Courage.

Naomi Osaka unites with veteran Serena Williams as part-owner of the North Carolina Courage franchise to boost financial support in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Serena Williams support women off the court

Tennis icon Serena Williams is respected as one of the most decorated stars in women’s tennis. Having won twenty three Grand Slams in women’s singles tennis, she is only behind the legendary Margaret Court when it comes to most Grand Slam wins. She has a gigantic fan following in the United States and has also supported significantly in USA’s progress and initiatives that involve coloured women.

One of Serena’s most important contributions is to the North Carolina Courage, a team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Growing star Naomi Osaka recently has partnered with Williams in this initiative and is now part-owner of the franchise. We believe that Serena Williams and Billie Jean King played a role in persuading her to get into this. Naomi Osaka has admitted that she has seeing this sort of ongoing thing where other athletes invest in other sports. She always thought it was really cool and now she is also part of this movement. She acknowledges Billie Jean King’s text to her and admits that she was inspired by those messages.

Naomi Osaka’s 2020 earnings

Remarkably, Naomi Osaka is the only sportswoman ahead of Serena Williams as per Forbes’ 2020 Celebrity 100. Osaka’s 2020 revenues stand at an approx.. $37.4 million, making her the richest sportswoman in the year gone by. After signing pacts with Nike, Nissan, MasterCard and a dozen of other brands, she has received more than $30 million off the court. Osaka is the 1st Japanese player to win a Grand Slam tournament and the 1st Asian player to attain the number one ranking in singles.

Osaka Australian Open 2021

Naomi Osaka latest major triumph has been at the 2021 Australian Open where she beat Jennifer Brady in the finals to mark her fourth Grand Slam. Osaka defeated Brady in straight sets with a 6-4, 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title. As a result of this win, Osaka will now ascend to No. 2 in the WTA rankings. With this win she betters her own record to 14 consecutive wins in Grand Slam events and a successful run of 21 straight matches.

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Naomi Osaka creates tennis history joins Federer & Seles with first 4 Grand Slam wins record

February 23, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Naomi Osaka Players Roger Federer

Naomi Osaka creates tennis history joins Federer & Seles with first 4 Grand Slam wins record.

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open success recently lengthened her undefeated record in Grand Slam finals to 4-0. That has perched the 23-year-old in privileged company, as she joined Monica Seles and Roger Federer to become the only players in the Open Era to win their first 4 Grand Slam finals.

Understandably, Naomi Osaka was thrilled to learn about the unique milestone.

“My response is that that’s extremely amazing company,” Naomi Osaka reacted when she was informed about the record. “I wish that I can have one grain of how Monica Seles and Roger Federer’s careers have unfolded. You can only hope and you can just keep going down your own route. But it’s certainly something crazy to get to know.”

While both Monica Seles and Roger Federer started by triumphing into their first four Grand Slam finals, neither player was able to retain their 100% record on the biggest stage. Federer went on to prolong his winning run to 7 Grand Slam finals, before dropping a match to Rafael Nadal in the 2006 French Open final.

Seles, on the other hand, secured the first 6 Grand Slam finals she contested, before going down to Steffi Graf in the 1992 Wimbledon women’s singles final. She halted her career with a 9-4 record in Major finals while Federer, who is scheduled to return to the men’s professional tennis next month, has a 20-11 record in Slam finals at this point.

Naomi Osaka also among elite group of ladies in tennis history to have not once lost a Grand Slam final.

While neither Roger Federer nor Monica Seles was able to sustain their 100% record in Grand Slam finals, there have been some players preceding the Open era who went unbeaten in Grand Slam finals all through their respective careers.

Five women, who played earlier than 1968, logged perfect records in Slam finals (considering minimum 5 finals reached). Maureen Connolly, affectionately known as “Little Mo”, leads this stat with a flawless 9-0 record in Grand Slam finals.

Connolly won 9 Majors in the 1950s, including all 4 in 1953. The American’s career culminated suddenly at the young age of 19 when she damaged her leg in a horseback riding mishap.

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Strange anomaly in the WTA ranking of Barty, Osaka & Williams

February 22, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Ashleigh Barty Naomi Osaka Players Serena Williams

Strange anomaly in the WTA ranking of Barty, Osaka & Williams!

Naomi Osaka ranking vs Ashleigh Barty’s ranking

Naomi Osaka is ranked only no.2 in spite of winning two slams while Ashleigh Barty won just two smaller titles in 1 year and a half.

Naomi Osaka has just captured her 2nd Australian Open and fourth career slam. The Japanese champion exhibited remarkable and solid tennis and she is widely deemed to be the face of WTA tennis and the player to beat.

Naomi stands at 2 slams right now and for some bizarre reasons, she is rated only no.2 in the world after Ashleigh Barty who has yet to get a major title to her name. The Australian Ashleigh Barty, in the last year and a half, won just 2 minor titles: one in Adelaide and the Yarra Classic in Melbourne

The justification for this inconsistency is that the WTA decided to protect the rankings because of the pandemic, which made a case for good judgment only until a certain point. But now with the 2021 season underway, it doesn’t seem to reflect the true picture. Fans would like to see the a re-rating based on actual achievements of the players. However, the Women’s Tennis Association have not indicated anything to that effect. On the other hand, the men’s ranking seem to portray the right order.

Serena Williams’ ranking

The American superstar didn’t manage to win the 2021 version of the Australian Open and she bowed down in the semifinal to Naomi Osaka. After her current run, she is back in the top10 to be ranked no.7.

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Naomi Osaka apologizes for unintentional trolling Jennifer Brady

February 21, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Jennifer Brady Naomi Osaka Spotlight

Naomi Osaka apologizes for unintentional trolling Jennifer Brady.

Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady collided in the 2021 Australian Open final, with the Japanese super star winning the competition and claim her 4th slam, the 2nd at Melbourne park.

Naomi had one of her humorous moments during the post championship ceremony.

The Japanese champion asked Brady how she would like to be called (Jennifer or Jenny). The rising American star replied: “Jenny.” However, Naomi was most probably lost in the moment and instead of addressing her Jenny went on to say: “First I want to congratulate Jennifer…”

The obvious reaction was viral and resulting in a widespread troll all over social media, everyone laughed at the gaffe.

Regrettably, the social media and some media channels accused Naomi of deliberately trolling Brady, but the truth is that it was involuntary.

Therefore, Naomi had to take to Twitter to clarify her position and saying that she was sorry about that. “Omg no I promise you my mind thought I called her Jenny in that moment and I was so confused why the crowd was laughing. I’m so sorry,” she posted.

Naomi Osaka apologizes from involuntary trolling Jennifer Brady. VIDEOhttps://t.co/HSv2tVDuu2
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 21, 2021

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While Naomi bags the title Jennifer Brady wins hearts by a very inspiring post match speech

February 20, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Jennifer Brady Naomi Osaka Players

While Naomi bags the title Jennifer Brady wins hearts by a very inspiring post match speech.

Naomi Osaka is the unquestionable queen of women’s tennis and what the social media is making out her post match speech to be a troll on Brady is not in the right spirit.

The Japanese star was relentless as she won her 4th grand slam title by defeating Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 in the 2021 Australian Open final on Saturday night.

Osaka, who advanced to the final after easily brushing aside Serena Williams in the semis, was too stylish and calm for Brady, who tasted defeat in the first grand slam final of her career.

The American has relished a swift rise in the past 12 months, making the US Open semi-finals last year and the final at Melbourne Park, but she’ll have to wait a bit longer for another opportunity at lifting some silverware at one of tennis’ four most prominent tournaments.

While Naomi took away the cup Brady won the hearts of the fans. She paid tribute to an “inspirational” Osaka in the post-match speech. Jennifer Brady was extremely gracious in her speech, she thanked everyone who had to be and she congratulated all those involved. She was all praise for Naomi.

Naomi on the other hand also heaped praise on her opponent — but started off by savagely trolling her rival.

Maybe she didn’t hear what Brady said, or maybe it was deliberate. Either way, it was not overlooked by the internethttps://t.co/b3PrlFpLxh #AusOpen
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 20, 2021

Maybe she didn’t hear what Brady said, or maybe it was deliberate. Either way, it was not overlooked by the internet.

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Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams receive an emotional message from Michelle Obama

February 19, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Naomi Osaka Serena Williams Spotlight

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams receive an emotional message from Michelle Obama.

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams receive an emotional message from Michelle Obama after their block buster of a clash at the 2021 Australian Open.

Michelle Obama articulates once again the respect she has for Serena Williams and the younger generation lead by Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka engaged in a blockbuster semifinal at the 2021 Australian Open that ended with Naomi triumphing in successive sets. The Japanese super star played a incredible match and after being 0-2 down in the first set, she shifted gears and didn’t leave much to Serena. The end result was a uncomplicated 6-3 6-4.

Regrettably, the American legend looked exceptionally distressed after losing the match. She stopped on court to thank the crowd and later she had to stop the post match interview as she erupted into tears. Later she sent a profound message to her enormous fan base in Australia, thanking them for the support. Regrettably, everything indicated out that that was most likely the final match that the 23-slam champion played in Melbourne.

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Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent

February 17, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Naomi Osaka Players Serena Williams

Why does Serena consider Naomi an ‘Incredible Opponent ?

While Noami Osaka grew up idolizing Serena Williams, the latter is all praise for the former.

“I believe like she does everything well,” the twenty three-time Grand Slam singles title champion was all praise when she spoke about Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams complimented Naomi Osaka as an “incredible opponent” in a press conference on Tuesday as the two tennis megastars prepare to lock horns in the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday.

After beating Romania’s Halep in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Williams responded to questions about what her thoughts were about the impending semi-final match against Japan’s Osaka during a post-match interview.

“I feel good, I feel like … I’m here, I’m happy to be here, and I gotta keep going, that’s obviously the goal,” Williams said. “Obviously, I have an incredible opponent to play, so it’ll be nice to hopefully keep raising the level of my game – I’m going to have to.”

At another point in the news conference, Serena Williams commented that Osaka is a “very strong player.”

She acknowledged that Naomi has a good serve, has a great return, strong on both sides.

Williams and Osaka had a memorable encounter at the 2018 U.S. Open, when umpire Carlos Ramos polemically delivered Williams three code violations. Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in that match, achieving her first Grand Slam title.

Furor surrounding the legendary match dwarfed Osaka’s win at the time, and the event fueled a wave of discriminatory and sexist assaults against Serena.

Williams tackled the scandalous match in a 2019 essay for Harper’s Bazaar, sharing a note she sent to Naomi that read, in part:

“I had no idea the media would pit us against each other. I would love the chance to live that moment over again. I am, was, and will always be happy for you and supportive of you. I would never, ever want the light to shine away from another female, specifically another black female athlete.”

Twenty three year old Osaka, who grew up adoring the thirty nine year old Serena, noted during a post-match interview this week that she always “watches Serena’s matches.”

Williams is pursuing her twenty fourth Grand Slam singles title, which would bring her level with Margaret Court’s record, including the thirteen Court won before the Open era.

Two larger than life and totally in form tennis stars have set the stage for a blockbuster semi final at the 2021 Australian Open.

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Watch how Naomi Osaka delicately frees a butterfly mid-match

February 12, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Naomi Osaka Spotlight

Watch how Naomi Osaka delicately frees a butterfly mid-match

Naomi Osaka displayed her instinctive soft touch when she had to deal with a butterfly landing on her mid-match at the 2021 Australian Open on Friday, but she was otherwise little worried as she sailed into into the last 16.

Naomi Osaka displayed her instinctive soft touch when had to deal with a butterfly landing on her mid-match at the 2021 Australian Open on Friday, but she was otherwise little worried as she sailed into into the last 16.https://t.co/51L00b7GqF
— NL. Sawlani (@NlSawlani) February 12, 2021

After the butterfly settled on her leg in the 2nd set, Osaka tenderly carried the insect trespasser to safety at the side of the court. But the butterfly snubbed her as it landed on her face, much to everyone’s enjoyment. “Even Australian butterflies are in love with you,” was the popular thread on Twitter.

It was a picture-perfect moment as Osaka gently tried to rid herself of the butterfly and returned to complete an easy 6-3, 6-2 victory over Tunisian 27th seed Ons Jabeur. The 3rd seed and champion in Melbourne 2 years ago, will now have a epic showdown with last year’s runner-up Garbine Muguruza.

The video of Naomi Osaka’s on-court encounter with a butterfly was widely shared on social media, with people remarking on how nicely she managed the whole incident.

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Naomi remained unnerved and unaffected by the insect as she dealt with the bizarre situation mid-match in the most compassionate and gentle manner.

Naomi is seen in this clip wearing a Nike tank top and pink skirt.

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