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Serena Williams paved the way for Naomi Osaka on and off the tennis court
Tennis player Naomi Osaka took home her second Australian Open title over the weekend. She is one of only seven current players — male or female — to win four Grand Slams.
By Madeleine Brand • • 10m ListenTennis player Naomi Osaka took home her second Australian Open title over the weekend. She is one of only seven current players — male or female — to win four Grand Slams. She also got a lucrative deal with Louis Vuitton this year, making her a brand ambassador for their upcoming collection. Is Naomi Osaka the future face of tennis? If so, does she face the same type of obstacles as a Black woman that Serena Williams faced?
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