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Naomi Osaka faces scathing criticism from Martina Navratilova for Australian Open provoking

Amanda Anisimova, Taylor Fritz & co. forced to deal with Donald Trump questioning

January 23, 2026

Martina Navratilova harshly criticizes Naomi Osaka for provoking Australian Open opponent. Amanda Anisimova, Taylor Fritz & US players face relentless Donald Trump question.

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"That’s not right" - Martina Navratilova criticizes Naomi Osaka’s ‘come-ons’ during controversial Cirstea match at Australian Open

Martina Navratilova was critical of Naomi Osaka after the Japanese's on-court behavior irked her Australian Open second-round opponent, Sorana Cirstea. According to Navratilova, Osaka's repeated 'Come-ons' between Cirstea's first and second serves during the match were not acceptable.

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Australian Open 2026 Day 7: Men's & Women's singles predictions ft. Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp, Naomi Osaka vs Maddison Inglis

Australian Open 2026 Day 7: Men's & Women's singles predictions ft. Novak Djokovic vs Botic van de Zandschulp, Naomi Osaka vs Maddison Inglis

WATCH: Naomi Osaka's opponent appears to be annoyed at Japanese even before handshake drama in bizarre Australian Open scenes

WATCH: Naomi Osaka's opponent appears to be annoyed at Japanese even before handshake drama in bizarre Australian Open scenes

Naomi Osaka Press Conference: "I was disrespectful" admission, major Nike reveal & everything Japanese said after controversial Cirstea match at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka Press Conference: "I was disrespectful" admission, major Nike reveal & everything Japanese said after controversial Cirstea match at Australian Open

BEYOND THE BASELINE

What Amanda Anisimova, Taylor Fritz and other US players said when asked about Trump at the Australian Open: Player Responses and Fan Backlash

What Amanda Anisimova, Taylor Fritz and other US players said when asked about Trump at the Australian Open: Player Responses and Fan Backlash

Coco Gauff reacts to Olympic Icon Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s pregnancy announcement

Coco Gauff reacts to Olympic Icon Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s pregnancy announcement

Days after Novak Djokovic left with strange accusations, PTPA begins works on shocking rival tour that could break tennis world

Days after Novak Djokovic left with strange accusations, PTPA begins works on shocking rival tour that could break tennis world

SPILL THE TEA

Yulia Putintseva vs Australian Open crowd: What really happened that led to booing in heated 3R battle vs Zeynep Sonmez?

Yulia Putintseva vs Australian Open crowd: What really happened that led to booing in heated 3R battle vs Zeynep Sonmez?

2 tennis players arrested after shocking racist act in public in Brazil

2 tennis players arrested after shocking racist act in public in Brazil

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