- Japanese player won her first grand slam title on Saturday
- Final was overshadowed by allegations of sexism
The new US Open champion, Naomi Osaka, has spoken about the mixed emotions she felt after winning her first grand slam in a match overshadowed by an umpiring controversy.
Osaka beat her childhood idol, Serena Williams, in straight sets on Saturday but the American was penalised a game after calling the umpire a “thief”. Boos poured down from the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium as Williams argued with the umpire, who she believed was treating her differently from male players.
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