Tennis – US Open ’18 Final: Naomi Osaka Stuns Serena; Lifts The Title
Naomi Osaka won the US Open 2018, after a furious Serena Williams blamed the umpire for being a “cheat”, as the match was filled with emotional scenes from both players.
After a racquet crushing and another code violation, Williams was given a game penalty for her outburst, as Osaka won 6-2 6-4.
Your 2018 #USOpen champion…@Naomi_Osaka_ ?? pic.twitter.com/yAPFaezBpz
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) 8 September 2018
Amid all this controversy, the 20-year-old, Osaka maintained her concentration to end up the principal Japanese to win a Grand Slam.
On the other hand, Serena Williams declined to shake hands with umpire Carlos Ramos after the match.
“I just want to tell you guys: She played well and this is her first Grand Slam.”
Serena Williams defended Naomi Osaka, the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam singles event, after a controversial game penalty at the U.S. Open. pic.twitter.com/kDAWt6i1wW
— AJ+ (@ajplus) 8 September 2018
However, Serena charitably complimented Osaka at the net after the 20th seed finished a phenomenal triumph. And, in spite of the fact that Williams’ conduct will grab attention, nothing ought to bring down a tasteful and formed show from Osaka.
Serena Williams was given three code violations, which resulted in a game penalty, in a 6-2, 6-4 #USOpen final loss to Naomi Osaka—who becomes the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title. https://t.co/qFu7ILUuER pic.twitter.com/orTzJ7hELT
— TENNIS.com (@Tennis) 8 September 2018
When you think you’ve seen it all in tennis.. you have not. Truly unfortunate that the umpire got involved far too much. Restraint called for. So a wonderful performance by @Naomi_Osaka_ was partly spoiled. She was wrongly gifted a game, but earned the title. A huge new star.
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) 8 September 2018
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