Groundbreakers

Naomi Osaka on Her 2018 U.S. Open Win

Tennis champion Naomi Osaka talks to Jackie Joyner-Kersee about her challenging 2018 U.S. Open win against her childhood hero, Serena Williams, and her later decision to withdraw from the French Open in 2021. The two athletes discuss the need to be prioritize mental health, and the hope that speaking about struggles publicly will help destigmatize the issue.

Naomi Osaka on Her 2018 U.S. Open Win

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