‘They’re Getting Paid’ – Naomi Osaka Hits Back at Fans in a Hilarious Post After First Round French Open Exit

Published 05/27/2022, 6:26 AM EDT

Naomi Osaka has been the talk of the town, mainly because of her inconsistent form in tournaments. Apart from this, she has also been in the limelight due to her recent struggle throughout the clay-court season. This time, in the ongoing French Open, she suffered a first-round exit. The loss not only invited criticism from pundits but also tennis fans around the world.

Not new to the tennis world, Osaka has experience dealing with people expressing stern opinions. Yesterday, she opted to react to it in the most hilarious way.

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Osaka reacts to fans’ criticism

Osaka is famous for her introverted nature. The Japanese sensation is hardly seen expressing her emotions during matches or her interactions. However, that isn’t the case on social media. On social media, Osaka is one of the most active athletes around, using her handles to express her thoughts to the world.

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Yesterday, the 26th of May, she took to Twitter, replying to the constant attention and contempt she suffered after her French Open loss. Even though she took it hilariously, she made sure to put forward her firm point and disapproval. Taking a dig, she jokingly asserted that people get paid to talk about her.

She wrote, “Some people talk about me so much I’m convinced they’re getting paid. No way I’m on your mind that much. Yikes.”

Some people talk about me so much I’m convinced they’re getting paid. No way I’m on your mind that much 😅 yikes.
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) May 26, 2022

This isn’t the first time Osaka has opened up about hatred on social media. On several occasions, Osaka has expressed herself, however, in a much more serious tone.

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Recalling the French battle of Naomi Osaka

Following her Madrid loss and giving Rome a miss, Osaka finally entered the 2022 French Open with high hopes. She kicked off her campaign against 27th seed, Amanda Anisimova. The two started the first set on a high note, with both players giving their best. However, Amanda won the first set.

The second set started on a similar note, with both players playing at a high level. Eventually, Anisimova broke Osaka’s serve mid-set to take the lead. Maintaining the lead, she went on to outplay the 4-time Grand Slam champion, 7-5, 6-4.

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Ahmar Wasif is a tennis 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.

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‘They’re Getting Paid’ – Naomi Osaka Hits Back at Fans in a Hilarious Post After First Round French Open Exit

Osaka reacts to fans’ criticism

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