‘Unprofessional’ Naomi Osaka Coverage Sparks Fury As Tennis World Slams ‘Mental Health Issue’ Remark at US Open
Naomi Osaka battled past Elise Mertens in a tense third-round clash at the US Open, staging a stellar comeback to stave off a major upset. Although Osaka won praise for her impressive victory, the match also earned backlash for its coverage, with tennis fans and journalists voicing their frustration over the broadcast.
Naomi Osaka's stellar comeback in her third-round US Open match against Elise Mertens sparked controversy over the broadcast coverage. After losing a break in the final set, Osaka fought back to win 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 after a two-hour and 38-minute struggle. Tennis fans and journalists were frustrated by ESPN's decision to prioritize different matches and ignore Osaka's intense battle.
Viewers criticized the network for not providing split-screen coverage of the Osaka-Mertens match and for failing to show respect to the two-time champion. A commentator even suggested Osaka was dealing with a "mental health issue," which was widely seen as unprofessional and disrespectful.
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