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‘Don’t mess with us’: French Tennis Federation’s reaction to Naomi Osaka press boycott – Wide World of Sports
‘That’s the French saying, don’t mess with us’
The French Tennis Federation has made a “don’t mess with us” statement by putting Naomi Osaka first-up on centre court at Roland Garros after her press boycott announcement.
That’s according to Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge, with Osaka facing the prospect of being the first star knocked out of the French Open if she doesn’t aim up.
Osaka will face world No.63 Patricia Maria Tig in her opening match. While it seems a certain victory, Osaka struggles on clay and is under heavy scrutiny due…
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