My tears at us open were due to nerves not serenas outburst naomi osaka reveals

A juicy piece of tennis gossip!

According to a recent interview with Naomi Osaka, she has revealed that her tears during the 2018 US Open final were due to nerves, not Serena Williams' outburst, as many had speculated at the time.

For those who may not recall, Osaka won her first Grand Slam title by defeating Serena Williams in the final, but the match was marred by controversy when Serena was given a code violation for coaching, which many felt was unfair. Serena was also visibly upset and argued with the umpire, which led to a heated exchange.

Osaka, who was just 20 years old at the time, was visibly emotional during the match and was seen crying during the trophy ceremony. Many speculated that her tears were a result of the tension and drama surrounding the match, but Osaka has now clarified that her emotions were actually due to nerves and the enormity of the moment.

In an interview with Vogue, Osaka said: "I think people thought I was crying because of what was happening on the court, but I was actually just really nervous. I had never won a Grand Slam before, and I didn't know how to react. I was just really overwhelmed with emotion."

Osaka also praised Serena for her sportsmanship and graciousness in defeat, saying: "I think Serena is an amazing person, and I think she's an amazing athlete. I think she's an amazing mom. And I think she's an amazing role model."

It's great to see Osaka speaking out and setting the record straight about her emotions during that historic match.