Naomi Osaka Brought To Tears By Heckler At Indian Wells WTA Tournament..

‘I just want to say thank you’: Heckler leaves Naomi Osaka in tears at Indian Wells - WATCH

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Naomi Osaka said the gesture reminded her of an incident involving Venus and Serena Williams, who were booed at the tournament in 2001.

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Naomi Osaka made an emotional exit from the ongoing Indian Wells Masters after the 24-year-old was heckled by a fan during her second round match against Veronika Kudermetova.

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The former US Open Champion has been open about her struggles with mental wellness in the past. She also took a break from the sport after her shock defeat in the previous edition of the US Open.

The former world no 1 seemed rattled with the unruly behaviour and she eventually fell 6-0, 6-4 before reflecting her thoughts on the subject.

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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament.

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The incident took place early during the clash as a fan shouted: "Naomi, you suck", following which Osaka was later seen wiping away her tears.

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