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Prairie_Seagull

(4,916 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2026, 02:21 PM 15 hrs ago

Spoiler: How about that Wimbeldon match between [View all]

Naomi Osaka! Sets world #1 Arina Sabalinka down in straight sets. 6/2, 7/6 in final set tie break

I would say Osaka looks like she is all the way back after having a child.

Outstanding play by Osaka.

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Spoiler: How about that Wimbeldon match between [View all] Prairie_Seagull 15 hrs ago OP

Osaka was flawless gademocrat7 15 hrs ago #1

And Naomi doesn't scream on every shot. I can keep the volume on. OGBuzz 15 hrs ago #2

Could not agree more with the grunting/yelling of Sabalinka. Prairie_Seagull 13 hrs ago #3

It's a form of distraction, therefore it's cheating. I don't buy the B.S. that it helps with their breathing. Tennis OGBuzz 12 hrs ago #4

In most martial arts the Kiai (martial scream so to speak) Prairie_Seagull 12 hrs ago #5

I have to mute her EVERY TIME SHE PLAYS!!!!! a kennedy 11 hrs ago #6