Not only Tennis fans but tennis legends are also heartbroken after hearing the recent news about  Naomi Osaka. Tennis legends like Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova shared their belief about the Japanese tennis player, which might have upset tennis fans. But the question is, what leads these two OGs to worry about the four-time Grand Slam champion, and how did it trigger the tennis world in the wrong light? 

The tennis star was in the US, which led tennis fans and the world to think about her participation in the Australian Open. However, just a week before the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The Japanese tennis player has shocked everyone with her participation status.

Chris Evert’s heartbroken message to Naomi Osaka might have caught the wrong eye

The Japanese tennis star has yet to regain her form after having a less-than-stellar season last year, and the entire tennis world is still waiting for her. However, Chris Evert is not the only tennis fan who is devastated by her decision to withdraw from the 2023 Australian Open. The 18-time Grand Slam winner expressed her sorrow on Twitter about missing the four-time champion’s skills and politeness both on and off the tennis court.

Martina Navratilova also commented on the post and wrote, “Here is hoping…” However, it feels like tennis fans are not happy with the way these two legendary tennis players talked about the 24-year-old player. Here are some comments.

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A fan questioned their emotional letter and wrote, “Ma’am she’s not dead.” 

While some wrote that the Japanese tennis player is not into the sport anymore. A Twitter user wrote, “She’s not into tennis anymore!” and the other wrote, “Shame she may be over with tennis .”

Additionally, some fans wrote, “There better not be another unsolicited open letter from you to her please!” and the other one wrote, “you wanna write her a letter so bad.”

While an Osaka fan came to support her talent and wrote, “Me too. She’s so good for the game.”

Here are some more comments.

Earlier before, tennis fans also mocked the four-time Grand Slam champion for her on-court absence. 

Tennis fans fume over Naomi Osaka’s on-court absence

After a disappointing 22-season tennis career, the Japanese tennis star is now content in her roles as a writer and businesswoman. However, as soon as the Australian Open authorities announced her withdrawal, social media exploded with reactions.

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The four-time Grand Slam champion received harsh criticism from fans for not making an effort and quitting the tournament, which she has already won twice. However, some supporters also poked fun at her, claiming that after viewing her prior performances, she wouldn’t make it through the first round.

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