Rihanna is a much-cherished celebrity. The singer has some great albums and a huge fanbase; receiving love and admiration from people all around the world. She also is an ace in winning the hearts of people, who themselves enjoy the admiration of many.
One such person is Naomi Osaka, the 24-year-old tennis professional. Osaka has a huge fanbase of herself but never shies away from fangirling over Rihanna.
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Naomi Osaka is one of the biggest fans of Rihanna
Naomi Osaka is a little shy by nature, but she speaks in volumes when the topic is Rihanna. The four times Grand Slam Champion and former world no,1 is herself a star. If not, she surely is precious to Asian tennis fans as she has made records that no other Asian player could. Although her fans respect her calm nature. However, they enjoy it when she unleashes the fangirl inside her.
Osaka Co-chaired the Met Gala of 2021 alongside actor Timothee Chalamet, Singer Billie Eilish and Poet Amanda Gorman. She, along with the others, chose the decor, guest list and later co hosted the event. However, what caught her eyes was the huge possibility of her meeting Rihanna. She expressed her excitement by tweeting, “If I see Rihanna ima pass out”
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Rihanna recently posted her look for the Oscars and captioned it “me and my date for Oscar Gold Party.” Naomi, being a loyal fan, shared Rihanna’s Instagram post to portray her support and respect for the singer.
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Naomi’s Miami run up till now
Naomi Osaka is currently taking part in Miami Open. She did not give an impressing start to the summer double as she was walked out of the Indian Wells in the second round. However, she is now dominating the Miami Open. The Japanese have taken a victory over Collins, the American professional in the quarterfinals, and will lock horns with the 25-year-old Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the semifinals.
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Mar 24, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) reacts after winning a point against Angelique Kerber (GER) (not pictured) in a second round women’s singles match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Naomi‘s presence on the court and how she dominates her opponents run parallel to the Pole Iga Swiatek. If Naomi snatches the ticket to finals out of Belina’s hands, she might meet the world no.1 at finals as both a riding high on their current forms.
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