Osaka addressed backlash explaining that her experiences growing up in tennis shaped her beliefs about creating community spaces for Black athletes
Naomi Osaka is standing by her decision to host a private gathering celebrating Black tennis players during the French Open, responding publicly after criticism surfaced online over the event’s focus on race and representation, Boardroom reports.
The four-time Grand Slam champion co-hosted the dinner in Paris alongside American doubles star Taylor Townsend, ahead of the start of Roland-Garros (French Open). Players in attendance included reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff, Gael Monfils, Chris Eubanks, and Asia Muhammad, according to social media posts shared from the event.
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