Flying the flag: Reaction in Japan to Osaka's US Open 2018 run
Naomi Osaka
#Japan's NHK just interrupted their #Hokkaido #earthquake coverage with the flash news that @Naomi_Osaka_ will meet @SerenaWilliams in the @usopen #tennis final.
— William Mallard (@BillyMallard) September 7, 2018
Delighted to celebrate @Naomi_Osaka_ today.
Naomi is the first Japanese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the @usopen after defeating her opponent in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 in just 57 mins. We’re all behind you Naomi! 🇯🇵👩🏻🎾 #woohoo #CelebratingWomeninJapan pic.twitter.com/3qqRecEa86— CelebratingWomeninJapan (@womenofjapan) September 7, 2018
＼✨#大坂なおみ 決勝の舞台へ✨／
グランドスラム日本女子初の決勝進出となった大坂と、全米制覇を狙うS.ウイリアムズが対戦！
【全米オープンテニス】
大会第13日女子シングルス決勝は、9/9（日）午前4:45～順次生中継❗⇒https://t.co/bSpfRiXzp1#wowow #tennis #テニス #USOpen #大坂がんばれ pic.twitter.com/vaAi2E62Ev— WOWOWテニス (@wowowtennis) September 8, 2018
Her compatriot Kei Nishikori has also enjoyed a good run in the men's singles, setting up a great photo opportunity.
And she's had plenty of friends and famous names equally thrilled with her achievements.
Happy for my friend @Naomi_Osaka_ ✌️👍
Good luck in @usopen final! 😃🌟 pic.twitter.com/iw1SzRJ2ts— Hyeon Chung (@HyeonChung) September 7, 2018
winner in my eyes @naomi_osaka_ 🇭🇹x🇯🇵=🙌🏾 @usta @usopen #usopen50 🎾
— MAXWELL (@_MAXWELL_) September 7, 2018
Fantastic. So excited to see @Naomi_Osaka_ vs. @serenawilliams in the US Open Finals!
— Masi Oka (@MasiOka) September 7, 2018
Yes, @Naomi_Osaka_ ! You play so beautifully! Cant wait to see Saturday's match with @serenawilliams! So proud to see you both out there! #USOpen
— Anika Noni Rose (@AnikaNoniRose) September 7, 2018
Saturday's final will be the second clash on court between the two, after their meeting in Indian Wells earlier this year - but they bumped into each other a few years ago as well.
.@WTA New kid on the block Naomi Osaka
View Profile takes a quick selfie with @serenawilliams @BOTWClassic #wta pic.twitter.com/DfriomFvDy— Kevin Fischer (@Kfish_WTA) July 30, 2014
