Naomi Osaka disappointed with postponement of the Olympic Games
Naomi Osaka has responded with disappointment but also understanding to the postponement of the Olympic Games in her home country of Japan. "In the end, the sport will unite us and be there for us. But this time is not now," wrote the former number one in the world rankings on Twitter.
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Due to the corona pandemic, the Tokyo Summer Games are not scheduled to take place until 2021. "Everyone knows how much Olympia means to me and how proud I will be to play in my home country. Of course I am disappointed that this will not be the case this year. But I support the decision 100 percent," she said 22 year olds out.
"Now it is up to people from all countries and backgrounds to stick together and save as many lives as possible. That is what defines the Olympic spirit," Osaka continued.
Osaka was the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam tournament at the 2018 US Open, and also won the Australian Open in 2019. Last season, she was number one in the WTA world rankings for a total of 25 weeks. In her homeland, Osaka is considered an absolute mega star.