Tennis Controversy
Naomi Osaka apologizes after tense Australian Open win over Cirstea
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Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Sorana Cirstea, but the match ended in controversy over Osaka's vocal celebrations. Cirstea complained to the umpire about Osaka's shouts, leading to a frosty post-match exchange. Osaka later expressed regret and apologized for her on-court words.
In the Australian Open women's semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina, a 10-year-old ball kid was caught in the middle of geopolitical tensions when the players posed for separate photos. Svitolina, protesting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, refused a pre-match photo and post-match handshake with the Belarusian Sabalenka. The girl's parents expressed concern over the awkward situation, calling for politics to stay out of children's dreams.
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Amanda Anisimova has broken her silence on the online backlash sparked by her refusal to discuss U.S. politics at the Australian Open. The 24-year-old American advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since turning pro with a 7-6(4), 6-4 victory over Wang Xinyu. She emphasized her focus on tennis amid the distractions.