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We Should Put Naomi Osaka’s Well-Being First, Not Take Sides in a Mental Health Debate

After being heckled by a fan at Indian Wells, it seems fair and reasonable to ask whether the women’s tennis star could use more time away to find answers for herself.

Sports Illustrated

Andy Murray 'feels for' Naomi Osaka after star reduced to tears by Indian Wells heckler

Naomi Osaka was visibly upset after being targeted by a heckler at the Indian Wells Masters, and went on to lose her second round match in straight sets

Daily Mirror

Fan abuse of Naomi Osaka was idiotic – and increasingly common across sport

The four-time grand slam champion was reduced to tears by a heckler at Indian Wells. But abuse from the stands appears to be on the increase

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Murray Says Hecklers Are an Unfortunate Part of Sports

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells but said unruly fans were an unfortunate part of sports. Osaka was thrown off her game and began to cry after a person screamed, "Naomi, you…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Naomi Osaka taunted at Indian Wells, reminded of insults Williams sisters endured

Naomi Osaka, distraught and in tears after a spectator yelled, "Naomi, you suck," after she had lost the first game of her second-round match against Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday night, said the taunt had shaken her because it reminded her of racially charged insults that…

Los Angeles Times

Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears After Being Heckled at Indian Wells

The tennis star said a heckler during her match made her think of Serena Williams at Indian Wells in 2001.

Sports Illustrated

Naomi Osaka reduced to tears from heckler as she complained to umpire mid-match

Naomi Osaka suffered a second-round defeat at the BNP Paribas Open, having been visibly distressed throughout her encounter with Veronika Kudermetova after a heckler verbally abused her

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Noami Osaka reduced to tears at Indian Wells tournament following loss to Veronika Kudermetova

Former world number one Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears after being heckled during her loss to Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Masters in Indian Wells.

Evening Standard

Naomi Osaka reduced to tears after being heckled during Indian Wells defeat

The Japanese player, who missed parts of the 2021 season because of mental health issues, lost 6-0 6-4 to world number 24 Veronika Kudermetova.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells ends in tears

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova at Indian Wells.

AFP

Naomi Osaka bursts into tears after being heckled at Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka was beaten in straight sets at Indian Wells after being heckled by a spectator in the first set.

ABC News

Nadal escapes, Medvedev cruises, Osaka exits Indian Wells in tears

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Rafael Nadal pulled off another great escape Saturday, rallying from two breaks down in the third set to beat young American Sebastian Korda in the second round at Indian Wells.

AFP

Naomi Osaka brought to tears by heckler at US tournament

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament.

AFP

Emma Raducanu to face Caroline Garcia in Indian Wells after overcoming injury

The US Open champion has had a stuttering start to the 2022 season.

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Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn't be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka fights ‘crazy’ strong winds at BNP Paribas to defeat Sloane Stephens

The former-world number one said she felt like she was ‘fighting for my life’ playing against the winds

AFP

Osaka holds off Stephens in Indian Wells first round

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka outlasted Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a tough first-round encounter at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday.

AFP

'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge

Los Angeles (AFP) - Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.

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Fortnite’s Naomi Osaka skins are coming soon

The tennis champ is joining Epic's battle royale phenomenon.

Daily Mirror

Naomi Osaka opens up on ‘regrets’ as she looks back at abrupt end to Olympics journey

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka took to Instagram to reveal her Tokyo Olympic 'regrets' during the 2020 Games last summer.

Sports Illustrated

Naomi Osaka Says She ‘Regrets’ Experience at Tokyo Olympics Via Instagram Post

The tennis star plans to make the most of her experiences moving forward

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shiffrin’s Washout Olympics Reminiscent of Biles and Osaka’s Tokyo Flop

Mikaela Shiffrin was expected to cement her position at the top of her sport at the Beijing Games, but after not being able to finish any of her races so far, her story echoes that of fellow elite athletes Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Games. But while…

AFP

Brazilian surfer Medina announces mental health break

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian surfing world champion Gabriel Medina announced on Monday he will take a break from competing for mental-health reasons, joining gymnast Simone Biles and tennis player Naomi Osaka on a list of sports stars who have said they are battling psychological stress.

The Independent UK

World number one Ashleigh Barty moves smoothly into Australian Open quarters

Barty saw off Naomi Osaka’s conqueror Amanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3.

AFP

Can Anisimova be Barty-pooper? Nadal eyes Zverev quarter-final

Melbourne (AFP) - Giant-killer Amanda Anisimova, fresh from knocking out defending champion Naomi Osaka, will have world number one Ashleigh Barty in her sights when the Australian Open hits the last-16 stage on Sunday.

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