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Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka deserved better than 2018's sexist U.S. Open. But fans shouldn't be surprised.
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Naomi Osaka Talks Serena Williams US Open Controversy, Booing Crowd on 'Ellen' | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
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The Way Champs Play'- Naomi Osaka Follows in Serena Williams' Footsteps as She Dives Into a New Venture - EssentiallySports
![Naomi Osaka still 'intimidated' by Serena Williams, but admits 'if Serena wasn't there, then I wouldn't be here' - Tennis365 Naomi Osaka still 'intimidated' by Serena Williams, but admits 'if Serena wasn't there, then I wouldn't be here' - Tennis365](https://d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2020/12/14113329/Naomi-Osaka-and-Serena-Williams-2018-US-Open-final.jpg)
Naomi Osaka still 'intimidated' by Serena Williams, but admits 'if Serena wasn't there, then I wouldn't be here' - Tennis365
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Williams vs. Osaka picks: How the public is betting the Australian Open women's semifinals match - DraftKings Nation
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Australian Open: Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka poised for blockbuster semi-final clash | Tennis News | Sky Sports
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