Naomi Osaka Named Female Athlete of The Year By The Associated Press
Naomi Osaka (Image via @naomiosaka/Instagram)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has had a successful year in sports and this week she received the honor of being named Female Athlete of the Year by the
Associated Press.
Beyond winning her third Grand Slam title at the U.S.Open, Osaka has also used her platform for social activism, speaking out against police brutality in light of the racial injustice protests and murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery that received worldwide attention.
“Her activism has shone a light on how we as individuals and sports leagues can collectively make an impact,” said Women’s Tennis Association Chairman and CEO Steve Simon to