Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady clashed in the Australian Open final, with the Japanese sensation winning the contest and claim her 4th slam, the 2nd Down Under. Naomi had one of her funny moments during the final ceremony.
The Japanese ace asked Brady how she wanted to be called (Jennifer or Jenny). The American replied: “Jenny.” However, Naomi was most probably overwhelmed to immediately say: “First I want to congratulate Jennifer…”
The reaction
Obviously, everyone laughed at the gaffe. Unfortunately, the social media and some media outlets accused Naomi of trolling Brady, but that was clearly involuntary. Therefore, Naomi had to take the social media saying that she was sorry about that.
“Omg no I promise you my mind thought I called her Jenny in that moment and I was so confused why the crowd was laughing. I’m so sorry,” she posted.
Omg no 😭😩 I promise you my mind thought I called her Jenny in that moment and I was so confused why the crowd was laughing. I’m so sorry 😣 https://t.co/fqS3nPBb1C
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) February 21, 2021
Naomi Osaka in 2021
Ranked world no.3, the Japanese played her last match on the 20th of February when she beat Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win her 7th career title.
At the moment, during this season Naomi has achieved a 10-0 win-loss record. The Japanese clinched 1 title at the Australian Open.
Jennifer Brady in 2021
Now ranked no.24 (career-high), Brady played her last match on the 20th of February when she was defeated by Naomi Osaka 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open (draw).
This season the American has managed to achieve a composed 9-3 match record. Jennifer Brady’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of her season.
Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady fought against each other 3 times. Their actual record is 3-0 for Osaka. Previously, the last time they played each other, Naomi Osaka won 6-4 6-3 in the final in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 20th of February 2021.
Here the highlights.
