Because the fans used unfriendly words for her, Naomi Osaka was psychologically and she easily lost 6-0 6-4 to Veronika Kermermetova in the match at Indian Wells just took place. After that, the champion in 2018 continued to cry when speaking to the crowd.
The Japanese player has received sharing from star colleagues like Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray. Andy Murray was one of the first players to speak out about the incident of Osaka and the UK that fiercely criticized the actions of the fans.
However, Murray still admits that it is what professional athletes must learn to accept and respond. He said, “I feel sorry for Naomi, which obviously made her a lot annoyed. And you know, it's not easy to accept it. But yes, it is always a part of sports, I guess.
So you know, I guess she needs to prepare for it in a really proactive way. And she could endure it. By simply, it occurs often in all sports. “
Rafael Nadal also felt “sorry” for Naomi Osaka but he still thought that athletes need to face such adversity: “In the real world, that always happens. I feel sorry for her.”
“We are very lucky because we can enjoy great experiences. But even if we have to hear things terribly, we need to prepare for that, right?”.
