Osaka receives hero's welcome in Haiti

Nov 08, 2018
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Osaka receives hero's welcome in Haiti

Published Nov 08, 2018

Naomi Osaka received a hero's welcome in Haiti where she's visiting on a government's invitation. Though born in Japan, Osaka's father is Haitian (her mother is Japanese).

Osaka's fans on the Caribbean island were more than ready to greet the 21-year-old Grand Slam champion.

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Osaka had also visited Haiti after winning the US Open earlier this year. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Edomond Bocchit tweeted his happiness at hosting Osaka.

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Osaka is an inspiration for young women everywhere, but particularly in her home nations of Haiti and Japan.

She finished her career-best year at No. 5.

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Osaka receives hero's welcome in Haiti

Osaka receives hero's welcome in Haiti

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