Serena Williams reveals that she reached out to Naomi Osaka after the 21-year-old beat her in a controversial finals game at the 2018 U.S. Open.
Williams apologized for calling out the umpire for sexist penalties that caused her to lose the game. She said she wanted to stand up for herself but"had no idea the media would pit" her and Osaka"against each other."
Osaka responded saying Williams's strength was"misunderstood" for anger, and praised the tennis legend as a"trailblazer." The reply made Williams tear up. Serena Williams was brought to tears when she received a text message from her 2018 U.S. Open victor, Naomi Osaka, after their controversial finals game. The 37-year-old legend was defeated by the 21-year-old breakout star at the annual tennis tournament last fall. However, it was theof the match, Williams decided to reach out and apologize to Osaka,"who deserved so much more in her special moment," she tellsWilliams comforts Osaka after they face off at the 2018 U.S. Open.
Serena also gave her opponent comforting words on the court. As they collected their trophies after the game, some members of the crowd booed the umpire's calls against Williams, but Osaka thought the taunts were directed at her and she teared up. That's when Williams stepped in.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Serena fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon courtSerena Williams was fined $10,000 by the All England Club for damaging one of Wi...
Read more »
Serena Williams Fined $10k For Damaging Wimbledon CourtSerena Williams is gonna have to send back some of that prize money.
Read more »
Factbox: Serena Williams vs. Alison RiskeA look at the records of Serena Williams and fellow American Alison Riske before...
Read more »
Wimbledon: Serena Williams defeats Alison Riske to advance to semifinalsSerena Williams was pushed to three sets on Centre Court before beating fellow American Alison Riske 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach her 12th Wimbledon semifinal.
Read more »
Serena Williams fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon courtSeven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been handed a $10,000 fine for damaging one of the practice courts with her racquet.
Read more »
Inside Wimbledon star Serena Williams' £5.1m Beverly Hills homeWimbledon 2019 player Serena Williams' house: see where she lives with husband Alexis Ohanian and their daughter Alexis Olympia in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
Read more »