Mexico City /
Naomi Osaka, 3rd best tennis player in the world, qualified for his Second Final of the Australian Open after beating forcefully a Serena Williams (11th) by 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and a quarter, a defeat that resulted extremely hard for the American, Which left an enigmatic image at the exit of the track and at the subsequent conference.
Asked what would happen in the next six months after her elimination, the 23-time Grand Slam winner noted that “I hadn’t thought about it much”, Although it only increased the curiosity of reporters, who asked him how it should be interpret the greeting he gave to the fans at the end of his game … And here the doubts exploded.
“I don’t know. If one day I say goodbye, I won’t tell anyone, so …” commenting as he tried to disguise the complicated moment with a smile, which he could not then contain the next questioning in which he was pointed out the multiple mistakes he made.
“I don’t know, it’s over”, Before getting up, crying and leaving the room to the surprise of those present.
He also expressed himself on Instagram
The winner of four Australian Open was also encouraged to write on her social media a message that has a farewell tint and which he thanked the displays of affection he received from the local public.
“I feel very honored to be able to play in front of all of you. His support, his applause, I just wish I had done better today. I will always be indebted and grateful to each and every one of you. And Amo. And Amo. And Amo. I adore you“.