Rain of criticism for Osaka for not congratulating Mboko in Montreal

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Naomi Osaka experienced a day to forget in the WTA Montreal 2025. She made it to a Masters 1000 final again but failed to capitalize on a set advantage and succumbed in a very poor third set against Victoria Mboko. Completely dejected after the loss, she gave a defeat speech in which she didn't congratulate her opponent and lasted only a few seconds: "Thank you (to the crowd), I guess. I don't want to linger much. Thanks to everyone. Thanks to my team, the ball boys, the organizers, and the other volunteers. I hope you all have a good night", a very affected Osaka concluded.

These statements have led to some criticism on social media, prompting Mboko to also be questioned at a press conference. The Canadian, who had previously stated that the Japanese player was one of her idols, downplayed the issue: "I still see her as a role model, and if her desire was not to congratulate me, I respect that. She remains a good girl."

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