Naomi Osaka Let Everyone Know How She Feels About President Trump

Naomi Osaka is inching closer toward returning to the top of the women’s tennis world.

The 27-year-old tennis star, born in Japan, has won four Grand Slam championships. She’s won the Australian Open twice and the U.S. Open twice. Osaka, who became a mother in 2023, hasn’t won a Grand Slam since 2021. However, she’s playing for a spot in the U.S. Open semifinals on Wednesday evening. Osaka, the No. 23 seed, is taking on No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova.

Osaka is looking to take down Muchova two days after taking down U.S. star Coco Gauff in straight sets. The U.S. Open crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium is very excited to watch her play on Wednesday evening.

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Osaka has not been shy about her political thoughts, either. The longtime women’s tennis star officially called out President Trump on social media during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Trump had referred to the COVID-19 pandemic as the “Kung Flu,” while many people blamed Asian countries for the start of the pandemic. Osaka not-so-subtly called out President Trump.

“But…but hear me out. Stop bullying the Asian community in regards to covid 🧚🏾✨😊💅❤️,” she wrote on X in a post that was liked more than 10,000 times.

Osaka continues to speak out against hate

Osaka spoke out at this year’s U.S. Open, in response to the Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. Townsend, who is Black, was called out by Ostapenko for her behavior during a singles match earlier in the tournament. Ostapenko, who is from Latvia, said that Townsend had “no class” and “no education” following her 7-5 6-1 win in the second round of the US Open.

Ostapenko ultimately apologized.

“Hi all – I wanted to apologise for some of the things I said during my second-round singles match.

“English is not my native language, so when I said education I was speaking only about what I believe as tennis etiquette. But I understand how the words used could have offended many people beyond the tennis court.

“I appreciate the support as I continue to learn and grow as a person and a tennis player. Goodbye New York and I look forward to being back next year.”

Osaka, though, was not happy.

“It’s one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player in a majority White sport,” she said.

“I think it’s ill timing and the worst person you could have ever said it to. And I don’t know if Ostapenko knows the history of it in America”

All eyes will continue to be on Osaka on Wednesday evening, as she battles for a spot in the semifinals.

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Sep 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the Tennis section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.