‘It’s one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player’ – Osaka | Tennis News

Naomi Osaka criticized Jelena Ostapenko for her comments toward Taylor Townsend after their US Open match, stating that phrases like “no education” and “no class” are particularly harmful in a predominantly white sport. While Ostapenko claimed her remarks arose from frustration over a missed apology, Osaka emphasized the importance of understanding the racial implications behind such words.

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