‘A Very Sad Day’ – Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and Billie Jean King Express Concern Over Roe vs Wade Overturn

In the past few months, several issues have brought the sporting community together, from the Ukraine-Russia crisis to Wimbledon’s decision to ban players. This time around, a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of the United States has had a similar effect. Billie Jean King, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka have come out in public to express their views on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Roe vs Wade law.

Roe vs Wade was a law that came into place in 1973. As per the law, abortion was officially made legal across the United States. However, after nearly 50 years, the Supreme Court has decided to overturn the ruling. Following the decision to overturn the law, every state will now pass its own abortion law.

Naomi Osaka and others criticize the Supreme Court’s decision

Apart from being three of the most prominent players in the sport, King, Osaka, and Gauff are also some of the most active personalities on social media. They use their handles to put forward their views on various matters.

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Following the overturning of the historic judgement, Billie Jean King took to her Twitter handle, expressing her concern. She wrote, “The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, which for nearly 50 years has protected the right to abortion. This decision will not end abortion. What it will end is safe and legal access to this vital medical procedure. It is a sad day in the United States. 

Learning about the Supreme Court’s decision, French Open finalist Coco Gauff couldn’t resist expressing her concern. Taking time off from her training, Gauff took to her Twitter handle, putting forward her opinion.

She wrote, “Incredibly disappointed by the decision made today. The sad part is this will not stop abortions from happening… this will only increase illegal and unsafe abortions. Today is a very sad day for our country and I cannot believe once again history is repeating itself.”

Osaka uses the former First Lady’s message to show her displeasure

While Gauff is preparing for the 2022 Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka, on the other hand, recently announced her withdrawal from the same. Suffering a first-round exit at the French Open, Osaka announced her withdrawal from Wimbledon after suffering from an Achilles injury. On her way to recovery, Osaka took to her Instagram account, expressing her views on the decision.

The 4-time champion refrained from expressing her concern in her own words. Instead, putting up an Instagram story, she shared a post of the former first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama. In the post, the wife of former president Barack Obama criticized the court for its decision.

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Like these players, the entire world is putting forward their views on the decision. While many have criticized the decision, some have come out in support of it.