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LeBron, more legends congratulate Osaka on US Open win

ByCody Fitzpatrick

Published Sep 12, 2020

Coming back from 1-6 down to win her second US Open title and third Grand Slam overall, Naomi Osaka put forth a thrilling effort on Saturday that was noticed all over the world—including by another one of the defining athletes of this time, LeBron James:

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Skier Lindsey Vonn congratulated the players as well ...

And swimmer Simone Manuel put the pressure of Osaka's high-profile image into perspective:

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Tennis legends were not shy at all about acknowledging the presence of another potential great:

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Current players, too, found themselves celebrating:

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And even tennis commentators were stunned:

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Two years ago, when Osaka won her first US Open title, the question was instantly asked whether and when she'd become a multiple-major champion. With three Slams in three seasons, she's shown no lasting problems living up to high expectations, even in some of the most challenging circumstances.