the fact that serena williams had to "instruct" the crowd how to behave and how to show respect for the other player is just devastating. the crowd at US open is known for being rude, but last night they completely ruined naomi osaka's moment. shameful.
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Feel like Serena getting credit for her "instruction" is ill-earned. She orchestrated the entire scenario, she should not get credit for her manipulative way of "cleaning it up." Set up Osaka's awkward moment, then stepped in to save her. That's selfish manipulation. Not heroism.
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Naomi Osaka did not disappoint the crowd. She played with heart and incredible focus. Not to mention great serving and beautiful passing shots.

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@Naomi_Osaka_ you didn’t need to say that. The incredible lack of class of those fans should have resulted in them apologizing to you.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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One player demanded an apology and one offered an apology where none was needed. Which champion demonstrated more class? This is a no-brainer.
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a rich American discriminating a Japanese girl, making a cheap show not to recognize the Japanese played better and was going to win anyways.
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Disappointing behavior from the crowd and Serena. Smashing her racquet was not professional. Serena’s coach admitted he was calling in coaching as do many of the other coaches. Serena said she never has cheated. Who is telling the truth? Naomi is a needed role model in tennis.
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People to blame: the crowd and the umpire. I've been reading published opinions of both sides from different sources, and that is my conclusion. I believe Serena calling the umpire a thief is true in terms of her point....
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.....but also he stole a clean win from Osaka by causing controversy and "contaminating" the score.
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It is an essentially Japanese trait; consideration is the high reflection of good manners and grace. She faced a disappointed crowd and was discerning enough to acknowledge the fact of their disappointment. Her fierce spirt is her Haitian blood, that apology was Japanese!
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Redemption? don’t think you watched the same thing. i saw a champion reduced to tears by the cumulative effect of being female at work. It was devastating to watch and i cried with and for her.
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She was reduced to tears because she was losing and then lost. She was penalized one point because her coach cheated....penalized a game because she acted like an entitled brat. She stole the true champion’s moment...no class no sportsmanship
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and for a fair-minded perspective: maureen callahan (https://nyp.st/2wWy3Qg )
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How did Americans become the world’s most badly behaved people?
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I'm so proud of this young athlete. She deserves high praises. What she has accomplished and under the circumstances its phenomenal.
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Serena should be embarrassed...
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@louisahthomas this is one of my favorite pieces you’ve written.
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Huh...she deserved better from Serena....I love Serena but she needs to grow the f*** up
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Awesomeness...she has a great future ahead....you go Japgirl
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