Naomi Osaka has always been quite active in protesting against the violence toward the black community in the US. Finally, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted for the horrible murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter.
The sentence means that Chauvin will face 12.5 years in prison. However, prosecutors could seek a longer sentence up to the maximum of 40 years if Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill concludes that there were “aggravating factors.”
Naomi Osaka’s reaction
Naomi was obviously happy for the conviction of Chauvin. However, she could not hide her sadness for the overall situation. She tweeted:
“I was going to make a celebratory tweet but then I was hit with sadness because we are celebrating something that is clear as day. The fact that so many injustices occurred to make us hold our breath toward this outcome is really telling.”
I was going to make a celebratory tweet but then I was hit with sadness because we are celebrating something that is clear as day. The fact that so many injustices occurred to make us hold our breath toward this outcome is really telling.
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) April 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka is not competing since the 31st of March. She will be back to competitions on the occasion of the Madrid Open that will start the next week.
Naomi Osaka in 2021
Now the world no.2, Naomi played her last match on the 31st of March when she lost to world no.19 Maria Sakkari 6-0 6-4 in the quarter in Miami (draw).
At present, during this year Osaka has managed to achieve a 12-1 win-loss record. The Japanese conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.
