Japan's Naomi Osaka speaking at a press conference at Melbourne Park in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP Japan's Naomi Osaka speaking at a press conference at Melbourne Park in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
Japan's Naomi Osaka speaking at a press conference at Melbourne Park in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
Sport /  Tennis

Naomi Osaka calls out Covid-19 ‘hate, racism and blame’ toward Asians

  • Japanese tennis star brands treatment of Asian community ‘disgusting’ in social media posts
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Topic |   Australian Open 2021
Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 1:34pm, 7 Feb, 2021

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Japan's Naomi Osaka speaking at a press conference at Melbourne Park in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP Japan's Naomi Osaka speaking at a press conference at Melbourne Park in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
Japan's Naomi Osaka speaking at a press conference at Melbourne Park in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
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