The French Open has suddenly been the talk of the sports world, specifically due to Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the tournament. The decision was faced with much turmoil, and Venus Williams spoke on the situation, in turn blasting the media and reporters who were asking her the questions.
Venus Williams. The Queen has spoken 👏🏾🎾👑 pic.twitter.com/K92JG70MMZ
— Andscape (@andscape) June 1, 2021
Well, she isn't wrong. A brutally honest response from Venus. As for Osaka, she refused to speak with the media and ended up being fined for refusing to speak with him, which ultimately resulted in her withdrawal from the French Open.
Venus Williams definitely has every right to say that as she is labeled as one of the greatest women's tennis players of all time. The issues have come to light and numerous athletes have come to Osaka's defense after she came out about her struggles with ongoing mental health issues.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Memphis Grizzlies young point guard Ja Morant were just a couple of the athletes to show support for Osaka after her withdrawal from the French Open. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard also showed his support. Now, Venus is expressing her support and firing back in the process.
As one of the best in the history of the sport, she has right the right to say the things she said.