Naomi Osaka clapped back at Megyn Kelly over criticism of the tennis star’s recent media schedule, and told the former Fox and NBC anchor to “do better,” before appearing to block her on Twitter.
Osaka, the world’s number two ranked player, pulled out of the French Open in June after she was fined for refusing to speak to the media.
She later said that her withdrawal was down to mental health issues, and said she planned to take some time away from social media.
Since then, Osaka has played little tennis, missing the year’s third Grand Slam, Wimbledon, in favor of training for her home Olympics in Japan.
She has, however, made a number of media appearances, appearing on the cover of Vogue and Sports Illustrated. She is also the star of a new Netflix docuseries.
These appearances have led some, including Kelly, to accuse Osaka of hypocrisy by only making select media appearances.
Since saying she’s too introverted to talk to the media after tennis matches, Naomi Osaka has launched a reality show, a Barbie, and now is on the cover of the SI swimsuit issue. https://t.co/7V2x1ofGJy
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 19, 2021
There was a time that only attractive women were on the cover of SI! She’s ugly as HELL!
She “released her citizenship to play for Japan.”
I hope she doesn’t get American citizenship back, she’s a F’n TRAITOR!!
Fired failed FOX girl is trying to get her name back out in the viewers eye. Loser
Meh.
Osaka on court would be raking it in. Off court, results are much less certain. Being away from competition isn’t helpful, and missing big tournaments hurts both cash and future endorsement deals. On her way to being yesterday’s news.
Megyn Kelly is so full of herself.