Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Praises Naomi Osaka as a “National Hero” | Tennis

09/13/2020 Sports, World



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After 22-year-old Naomi Osaka returned to beat Victoria Azarenka 1/6, 6/3, 6/3 to win the 2020 US Open championship, Nikkan Sports daily wrote: “Osaka has done a miracle by winning. the third Grand Slam title of his career as an Asian player ”. Before that, the Osaka-born player brought him the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open championships.
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Osaka has become an Asian player with three Grand Slam titles

Following Osaka’s victory, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations on Naomi’s second victory at the US Open. Thanks for everything. I hope he continues to do well. ”

Japan’s number one tennis player Kei Nishikori, who withdrew from the US Open after testing positive for Covid-19, also sent his congratulations to his junior.

The media and fans are also supporting the 22-year-old star’s calls against racism both in and out of the arena. The Daily Mainichi Shimbun said: “Naomi Osaka’s victory is to represent the affection of unfortunate families who hope to prevent a tragedy from happening and change society.”

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Osaka wears masks to honor victims of injustice and support racism

Osaka entered the field before the final wearing a mask named Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old African-American boy who was shot and killed by a white police officer in Cleveland, Ohio in 2014.

Osaka has also worn various masks during her seven matches at the US Open to honor victims of injustice, racism, and police brutality.
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Osaka returns spectacularly after a period of decline
Fumio Kishida, one of the three candidates to succeed Prime Minister Abe, wrote on Twitter: “I respect Naomi Osaka when she plays and performs at her best, which has a major impact on the world. . “



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