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After struggling with form for the past few months, Naomi Osaka finally made a strong comeback at the Miami Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion had a smooth sailing en route to her title clash in Miami. However, in the finals, she was outplayed by Iga Swiatek. Despite her loss in the final, her run in Miami should give the 24-year-old huge confidence ahead of the clay season.

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Giving herself a slight break after the hectic schedule, yesterday, Osaka finally opted to watch the movie ‘King Richard’. Watching the fascinating life story of Richard Williams, Naomi took to her Instagram to give her take on the movie. In her take, the Japanese star was in awe of the Williams sisters and their achievements.

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Naomi Osaka goes all heart for the Williams sisters

The mighty aura of Venus Williams and Serena Williams remains unmatched by any other player to date.  The two have not only won tournaments but have ruled the sport for decades. A glimpse of their unmatchable greatness is shown towards the end of the movie. ‘King Richard’, which is primarily based on the life of their father Richard Williams, shows real-life clips of the sisters in their younger days and in their biggest tournaments.

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Watching the movie, Osaka took to her Instagram to upload a story. In the story, the 24-year-old expressed her love for the movie, asserting that she started bawling at the end of the movie. Recalling the achievements of the Williams sisters and the steps taken by them for women’s tennis, Osaka addressed the two as ‘legendary queens’.

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The story read, “Just finished watching King Richard. The way I started bawling at the end when they started showing real life clips of Venus and Serena when they were young and then at Wimbledon and other tournaments. They really did that. All the people they inspired and the doors they opened, legendary queens.”

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King Richard receives high critical acclaim

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King Richard is a movie based on the life of Richard Williams, the father and long-time coach of Williams sisters. The movie primarily focuses on Richard’s resilience, his fighting spirit, and hard work in making his daughters the greatest tennis players despite all the odds. Released in November 2021, the movie has received several accolades, winning six major awards, including an Oscar for Best Actor (Will Smith).

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Ahmar Wasif is a Golf author at EssentiallySports. He is a national level tennis player and has a number of titles to his name. His experience on the court allows him to incorporate a deeper understanding in his coverage of the sport. Ahmar has worked with various media organizations as part of their editorial team, most recently with The Probe. When he's not following his idol Rafael Nadal, Ahmar loves to munch on food and try new and different cuisines.

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