Stefanos Tsitsipas reached out to Naomi Osaka after her statement on social injustice to learn more.
After losing to Milos Raonic in the Western & Southern Open semifinals, Tsitsipas revealed he texted Osaka for more information and she responded.
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“I texted and asked her what was this social injustice all about? Because I’m not really watching the news,” Tsitsipas said. “I wasn’t following at the time. I did come across something when the TV was open, when the TV was on. I saw something. I’m not quite sure if it was because of that.
“Yeah, and she explained to me what was going on. So I did understand.”
Tsitsipas says while he doesn’t follow the WTA closely, he admires Osaka.
“I’m happy for her. She’s in a good streak, a good run,” Tsitsipas said. “She’s playing well. She’s playing well, definitely. Honestly, I don’t really watch much woman’s tennis, but I admire her a lot.”
Photo credit: @CincyTennis Western & Southern Open
