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Naomi Osaka and Boyfriend Cordae Take the Extra Mile To Delight Kids on Christmas

Published 12/23/2020, 1:34 PM EST

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The 3-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, will express her heartfelt gesture for the children in need this Christmas. Osaka and her boyfriend, Cordae Dunston, plan to distribute toys to the children at Temple Hills, Maryland this Christmas. Empathetic towards the tough times faced by everyone during the pandemic, the young couple has a fantastic idea to bring a smile to children’s faces.

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Delightful gesture by Naomi Osaka

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Recently, through a Twitter post, Osaka communicated to her fans about the ‘Cordae’s Holiday Toy Drive’. Mindful of the rising cases in the USA, Osaka has requested everyone to wear a mask while receiving the toys. The couple will carry their toy distribution drive from 4 PM-7 PM at the Iverson Mall.

“Toys will be distributed outside of the DLTR store, following CDC Guidelines, please wear a mask to receive toys (Children Under 2 Not Required To Wear a Mask)” wrote Osaka to inform people on the social-microblogging website.

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Boasting a followership of over 830K on Twitter, netizens applauded Osaka and Cordae’s sweet gesture towards the kids. Cordae, a famous American rapper, apparently started dating Osaka around September this year. He was spotted in the players when Osaka won the 2020 US Open final.

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After her US Open triumph, Osaka did not play the remaining season because of a hamstring injury. The World No.3 is preparing for 2021 Australian Open and will head to Melbourne in mid-January next year. Having won the Australian Open in 2019, Osaka will be one of the favorite contenders to claim the championship.

Recently, Osaka was honored with the award of Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year for her impeccable performance in the 2020 season and her on-court activism.

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