Does Serena Williams like Naomi Osaka?

Williams spoke about Osaka's decision in her post-match press conference after a first-round win over Irina-Camelia Begu on Monday. "I feel for Naomi," Williams said. "I feel like I wish I could give her a hug because I know what it's like.

How does Serena Williams feel about Naomi Osaka?

"I am so sad about Naomi Osaka. I truly hope she will be ok," the 18-time Grand Slam champion wrote on Twitter. "As athletes we are taught to take care of our body, and perhaps the mental & emotional aspect gets short shrift.

What happened to Naomi Osaka at US Open?

Naomi Osaka Loses In U.S. Open Third Round After Tossing Racket, Says She Will 'Take A Break' From Tennis. A problem occurred. Try refreshing the page. Naomi Osaka won't be defending her U.S. Open title, and it's unclear when she will next appear on a tennis court.

Who is Serena Williams husband?

Alexis OhanianSerena Williams / Husband (m. 2017)

Is Serena Williams retiring from tennis?

Williams, 40, a seven-time Australian Open singles champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since June 28, when she retired late in the first set of her first-round match at Wimbledon because of an injured right hamstring. The injury was slow to heal, and it also kept her from competing in the 2021 U.S. Open.

Is Serena playing 2021 French Open?

Serena Williams and Roger Federer feature on Court Philipe-Chatrier on the second day of first-round matches. How to watch: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time on the Tennis Channel and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on NBC; streaming on the Tennis Channel+ and NBC apps.

Why did Serena leave French Open?

Last year at the French Open, she withdrew before the second round, citing an injured left Achilles.