Naomi Osaka’s reputation regarding her behavior as an opponent is a bit complex. On one side, she’s known for moments of grace and humility, particularly towards her younger opponents. On the flip side, she has also faced criticism for perceived poor sportsmanship, especially after losses. Some view her as humble and self-deprecating, while others see her as lacking grace in defeat. Recently, the 27-year-old tennis star reached her first WTA 1000 final since the 2022 Miami Open, but sadly for Osaka, she was deprived of a title triumph by the 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko. But more than her three-set defeat, it was Osaka’s post-match reaction that came under scrutiny.

The final in Montreal started pretty well for Naomi Osaka as she took the first set by 6-2, but Mboko came back stron

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