In a stunning turn of events at the Australian Open, a captivating mid-game incident had viewers captivated more than tennis legend Naomi Osaka’s early elimination from the competition.
The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan took on 16th-seeded Caroline Garcia in the opening round. Although Osaka lost the match, there was an intriguing moment during the match that caught everyone’s attention.
The match between Osaka and Garcia proved to be difficult; the former world number one lost 6-4, 7-6. But what fans were talking about wasn’t the score. During a change of ends in the middle of the second set, Osaka took out a notebook, which caused a frenzy of rumors about what was inside.
Fans speculated on whether it included match notes or whether it was just a diversion from the grueling play, and social media was ablaze with questions and ideas.
With the tweet, “Naomi Osaka doing some reading during her match against Caroline Garcia,” The Tennis Letter caused a stir on Twitter. She can’t wait to finish it because it’s either a really fantastic book or match notes.” The intriguing sight soon gained attention from users.
Osaka’s opponent, Garcia, praised her opponent despite the distraction following her advancement to the second round. Garcia praised Osaka’s incredible career and tenacity, noting that she returned to the court six months after becoming a mother, despite a 15-month break.
Osaka expressed disappointment at her loss but emphasized her resolve to put in a lot of effort and play more matches in order to achieve her goals. Garcia, meanwhile, got ready for her rematch with Madgalena Frech in the second round.
