Seven masks - seven victories - Bravo Naomi Osaka

[malaise]

came back from a set down for the first time in 20+ years.
1-6; 6-3, 6-3

Black Lives Matter- that is some statement for a 22 year old. 2nd US Open win.
Azarenka did well in this tournament.

[oasis]

1. Ditto bravo. A shining star during turbulent times.

[malaise]

2. And so young

She made a clear statement.

[malaise]

7. What's the message you got?

She's got the smarts too - ha

[spanone]

3. She's incredible.

🏸

[ProfessorGAC]

8. She.Is.Quick!!!

Obviously, she is a terrific ball striker. The pro thing tipped me off.
But, it appears her greatest skill is speed & quickness.
She's like a mongoose on the court!

[malaise]

9. She also has a great serve

and she sure can represent

[spanone]

20. I love her look!

so confident, so talented

[malaise]

23. Yes indeed

She will need to teach her young man to behave in public

[TDale313]

4. I am so impressed with her, as a player and person.

Congratulations, Naomi, and here’s to many more years and tournaments, and continuing to use your platform to bring a positive change and conversation.

[Cracklin Charlie]

5. I didn't get to watch.

But, that Vica was stone-cold ready to play in the US Open! Naomi must have played exceptionally well.

Great job, Champ!

[malaise]

15. Truth be told it would have been like beating Serena back to back in two days

It was always going to be difficult

[cwydro]

6. Exact same score from the Azarenka vs Serena match.

How weird is that?

This is Naomi’s year (again) I think.

[malaise]

14. Really interessting

She's good - unbeaten once she reaches quarters.
She has international power because she and her sister also faced racism in Japan as well and her dad is a Caribbean man from Haiti.
.

[cwydro]

16. I've been a fan of hers from when she was an up and comer.

My mom noticed her first. Mom always was good at spotting the youngsters.

I know she’s proud of this from wherever she’s watching. And I know she is.

You go Naomi!

[malaise]

17. LOL for your mom

[Leghorn21]

10. Just found photos of all her masks:

Link to tweet

[malaise]

11. Fabulous

Love how we all got it!

[dhill926]

12. fantastic women's tournament this year....

[MuseRider]

13. I have not been able to watch any

of this this time. This is wonderful. She is such an amazing player and I am really happy to see this! YAY!

[sheshe2]

18. K&R

Naomi, 22 years old. A hero.

[Jeebo]

19. I think the point the questioner was making...

...was that the fact that Naomi chose to have SEVEN masks at the ready from the beginning of the tournament (not just two or three, or four) showed her confidence that she was going to make it all the way to the final, and win it. I watched the whole match, from the preliminary tennis-talking-heads buildup all the way through the post-match awards ceremony and interviews and commentary.

But that's not the point Naomi was making in wearing the masks, of course. She was making the point that we should not forget the names of those victims of police violence. I like Naomi Osaka, and I like her even more after this.

-- Ron

[MissMillie]

21. A class act, for sure.

Congratulations, Naomi

[malaise]

22. You got it but he did not

and that was her point