'I felt like I had to apologize': Naomi Osaka on emotional US Open win and Serena Williams controversy
Naomi Osaka shared how the situation made her feel compelled to apologize since Williams got into a fight with the umpire, after she was accused of cheating
US Open champion Naomi Osaka shared on Monday the emotional turmoil she went through winning the grand slam under the controversial circumstances revolving around it. Appearing on the Today show, the 20-year-old spoke about her win over Serena Williams and how the situation made her feel compelled to apologize since Williams got into a fight with the umpire, something that overshadowed her victory.
Her tone was rather soft as she shared that she 'knew' the court was rooting for Williams to win, and not for her. And when Williams started shouting at their umpire, Carlos Ramos, after he issued her with a string of fines, she claimed she was confused and was unsure whether the crowd was booing at her when they started jeering loudly.