Ellen Plays Matchmaker for U.S. Open Champion Naomi Osaka and Michael B. Jordan

Tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed her celebrity crush is Michael B. Jordan, so Ellen tried to play matchmaker for the two. Plus, the 20-year-old opened up about her recent U.S. Open win and the controversy over her opponent Serena Williams.
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[@AkshatPande92]

That part where she talks about being taught to turn around and focus when something else is a flashpoint - that’s a life lesson. Focus on your own shit.

[@shaes9031]

Akshat Pande amen everyone always focuses on the wrong thing

[@almarosser]

Such an excellent point of recall!

[@tweewilliams3909]

Well said❣️

[@ohdaUtube]

Japanese culture

[@mariannelobban8924]

I think that if you didn't do that it would have thrown her off her game.

[@youroneandonly860]

She’s shy, down to earth and considerate to her parents. What a beautiful girl and amazing athlete ❤️

[@yomommastupid]

thats her Japanese side most people are like that in Japan children learn to respect elders and are humble

[@blackpinkblinkfam7197]

theabstrakt84 nah that’s just her period lmaoo plenty of white, Hispanics, asians , black & etc, have shy..down to earth and considerate people...it’s not a asian thing to be shy & down to earth but continue.

[@nephtaliebottoms3247]

@@yomommastupid what do mean Japanese dude I'm haitain I'm the same way

[@greg.peepeeface]

Black velvet Is the Revolution yea, nobody has any culture because all cultures matter/same, so let’s not acknowledge any distinction whatsoever

[@reylewis2538]

theabstrakt84 Her Japanese side disowned her mother because she had a child with a black man and she left Japan when she was 3 years old...then she moved to Florida with the haitian side of her family and THEY raised her..so not only does her get her manners from her Haitian side..shes also gets her athletic ability from her BLACK side...so nice try

[@aprili.3802]

Naomi Osaka is like that adorable character who is like "you guys, i'm serious. don't call me adorable." but everyone is just like "aw

[@vnxk1nd893]

So truee

[@janokjaran]

That koala in Wild cartoon movie?

[@clips9294]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@casnova0471]

She is hinata

[@Crawfordsfive]

When she admitted that she was practicing her speech under the towel because she wasn’t “that good at talking” she stole my heart. I was like OMG ME TOO!!! I CAN RELATE!! And the fact that she was completely honest about it and didn’t feel the need to change her persona (even for the Ellen show) is just awesome sauce.. love her!

[@Sasha-ul9tp]

J C i loge her too

[@Boredgirlivy]

J C right the honesty was like aww

[@KDonkey4lyf]

"awesome sauce"???

[@SonGohann.]

You dont talk much but write entire letters huh?

[@blitzkriegfreddy5717]

It's her boot lip, you know her big hanging lower lip

[@globalcitizenn]

Hollywood is so confused by Naomi.. she is neither Narcissistic, Materialistic nor superficial. She is modest, humble, soft spoken yet firm and assertive and very very smart. Also she has that one thing sorely missing in Hollywood.. Innocence.

[@cooper482011]

globalcitizenn I agree with you wholeheartedly. Naomi is very rooted and down-to-earth, which is TOTALLY un-Hollywood. Congratulations Naomi👩🏽🏸

[@denisebigsbee5488]

I couldn't have said that better!

[@VisualDisplay07]

100% I'm hungry for more like her and PRAY that they don't PREY on her. I'm actually glad Adidas is a sponsor vs. an American brand that will try to sexualize her or boost her ego and convert her into what Serena is now. I also hope, like most Asian moms, Naomi finds herself a 'nice Asian' boy or some 'normal' kid (regardless of color) who doesn't know anything about Hollywood. That's the best way to stay sane.

[@mjjohnson7407]

VisualDisplay07 😂😂😂

[@oshizone]

Actually it's honesty and integrity..! Naomi Osaka is the best role model for the mellennials..!

[@emxne_]

*"I'm too young to be stressed out like this."* I feel this on another level 😂

[@christinel2569]

emxne What do you mean on another level?

[@kelly__0507]

Christina Leon just know another level, if you don’t understand it can’t be understood

[@christinel2569]

Kelly_Yoncé I mean is it a good thing?

[@sassyest8292]

She's too cute huhu

[@saumyaranjan9256]

@@christinel2569 yes

[@OO7angelo]

She is too adorable . Such a beautiful personality, very humble also. The world is a brighter place with a kind hearted person like Naomi in it.

[@bendoverhd524]

Not for long

[@anevaluator6606]

COZ SHE IS BLACK,

[@greatomeister675]

Black Chinese

[@cornnellify]

Shy but she might be humble too

[@rephan5824]

@@greatomeister675 wrong Haitian Japanese

[@devonengelbrecht318]

Who's here again after watching her recent interview with ellen ?🙋‍♂️

[@Canseeyt]

🙋🏽‍♂️

[@jtwaysoflife3898]

Exactly Y I'm here lol

[@raymondbokua2910]

Here Iam

[@nelsonsapi]

LOL

[@abigailnyatowo7375]

🙋🙋

[@avelovinit]

“It’s so weird you’re a real person” hahaha SO CUTE! 😍❤️

[@alexrajcevic7370]

I thought so too

[@kitbina1925]

Yeah lol. Adorable

[@sendrakes4203]

Great interview ellen! I'm glad you clear things up for her and the crowd, it wasn't her she's being booed on.

[@mediacenterman8583]

Just imagine she has probably been watching Ellen for years overseas. Flies to the US wins the Open and then meets her, she has every right to be a bit starstruck. Ellen is one of the most famous chat shows in the world

[@absolutepowerchannel8980]

😍❤️

[@AnimeAngelBSR]

Naomi Osaka is just so sweet!

[@NicoSavage]

Gotta thank her father :)

[@UditENG-xi4pu]

hahaha nice seeing you here after seeing Yuta's video and yes she is a just so sweet right .

[@logicnoney5123]

If only she could talk

[@omphilemoerane2569]

apex sam Dude she is far too shy.

[@briannaharrison8876]

I like how humble she is. She's not bragging about her success and the money. And she is a very sweet girl 🤗

[@rodentcafeteria]

She's a real sweetheart. Not the least bit jaded. Ellen reminded her that she won $3.6 million and she literally did not flinch!

[@JAWIID]

3.8 million.

[@MrJm323]

...Ellen's cut is .2

[@rephan5824]

😁 lol ...

[@rodolfotsang4327]

100,000

[@jordancharles8598]

I mean... she knows how much she made. She was the one who got the check....

[@devabratasaikia]

She just killed a giant and still she is so meek ..... Champion character

[@sadanandapatel6123]

Devabrata Saikia , too sad that her biggest moment is ruined by that giant SERENA WILLIAMS which she could have done after the match in press conference.

[@ig6894]

Shame on your mother for having you

[@blain147]

@@ig6894 You are not knowing

[@rissa8094]

Ig 😂

[@mattg8600]

49jubilee obviously not a literal giant, genius

[@jc9552]

She is refreshingly unspoiled and just so normal. What a charming young lady!! One of my favorite interviews.

[@deadlynytshayd2220]

She was raised the Japanese way, hence the manners and grace in comparison to her opponent who had lost hers along with the tornement.

[@voidx1231]

im bored

[@mantamocha5739]

You sound ignorant. You act as if you've NEVER gotten upset nor angry in your ENTIRE life. She was being accused of cheating, getting bad calls on her, doing something she wasn't doing, so she had every right to get angry about it. John McEnroe and Andre Agassi had tsunami level temper tantrums, did you say the same thing about them?

[@Galileis_]

@ So you can call white people "devil" now?

[@jellybungsters]

Tonia Johnson This is not the first time Serena loses her cool when she is losing. She has no grace, loud , potty mouth. Ugly too.

[@karengutloff2004]

Interesting that she was taught not to watch drama unfolding on the court. Turn your back and stay focused. Good advice.

[@CP-ks8nj]

Somebody please give the president the same advice. :-)

[@Sam-fg9lf]

Karen Gutloff that’s normal not interesting

[@chukabucka]

It's the culture

[@harini4818]

8

[@rokmare]

It's call minding your business I believe.

[@manningbartlett522]

It is unfortunate that her US Open win was surrounded by controversy (which she did not deserve). But her Australian Open win was gutsy, thrilling and undeniable. She is an amazing player and she will become a true superstar of the game.

[@foresthills731]

Manning Bartlett No one deserved the controversy.

[@Handlethatone]

And she won it again this year!

[@Roro-xd8dh]

"I don't know his name but he was in Black Panther...". "oh Michael B. Jordan" "yes" "YES" "noooo" 😂😂😂

[@kenjjo12]

She’s not a young Serena, she is Naomi Osaka. She is herself

[@oliviamonkey]

Yeo Kenjjo, Naomi is a lovely girl , her Japanese culture is her heritage, I love Japan and people, to be like Mr. Williams she would have to take a lot of Testosterone ( male hormones ) It is unfair to match Williams with real girls. , hello from Canada ヨオケンジョョ、ナオミは素敵な女の子、彼女の日本文化は彼女の遺産、私は日本人と人が大好き、ウィリアムズのように彼女は多くのテストステロン（男性ホルモン）を取らなければならないウィリアムズと実際の女の子 。 、カナダからのこんにちは

[@georgemavrides3434]

Of course she ain't. Japanese athletes are humble and are not know for steroid abuse.

[@supermelanin]

When you compare their playing style. Maybe watch Serena's first grandslam wins to get perspective. There's nothing wrong with the comparison, both are incredibly inspiring women. Also Serena and Venus have been through an ordeal as black women and really paved the way for other women of colour, like Naomi, Even Naomi recognizes that.

[@jaimeeclair8999]

Serena is her idol. Her father has said he watched videos of Williams coaching his daughters and modeled Naomi's play on the Williams' game.

[@makomako156]

Supermelanin different personality and Japanese athlete are more humble and they have culture

[@inbisaatjeelani8057]

She seems shy and so sweet.

[@yomommastupid]

thats her Japanese side ! most Japanese are like this humble besides she is hafu/mixed

[@chl_o.e_r]

@@yomommastupid lol, true. But many ppl r like tht, not just Japanese (take me 4 example)

[@whoabro8466]

As a Japanese person, I agree. Although it is true that Japanese value humility, that does not mean that by being Japanese you are automatically a humble person. All races have their respectful people and I'm sure both her parents, who raised her exceptionally well, are proud to have her as their daughter

[@ElizabethHome153]

@@yomommastupid absolutely not, she was raised in America so her parents did a good job, beside if she was raise in jappan they would destroy her self-esteem over her skin color.

[@DarkHeroMachine]

Lmao its her japanese blood that makes her that way. Name 3 more ppl from haiti that have the same calm personality like her. I will wait. Besides the average american ( like Ellen ) are too hyper.

[@AnthonyEdwardStarkIronMan]

People like Naomi come to this earth once in a century!!!

[@adityalahiri4529]

Have you been to Japan? 🙄

[@Handlethatone]

For real

[@realistbob7178]

thank god

[@lower_than_furries9727]

"I would rather buy my parents something." That is really sweet.

[@szee8588]

Very Asian.

[@blameitonablackstar]

This is what quiet confidence looks like. Confident, beautiful, strong, yet humble. Congrats Naomi!!!

[@Straightupshooter]

Exactly, just like Trump.

[@yok3nny]

@@Straightupshooter foh

[@redditz2712]

Straightupshooter out of here

[@blameitonablackstar]

@@Straightupshooter 😂😂😂

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[@BrittJohnson]

as i host myself i know how difficult it is to interview ppl who dont talk very much and ellen killed this interview...she did amazing

[@joyleath07]

Ellen is very skilled she knows how to deal with curve balls and draw people to her

[@Glenuig]

Not just that, shows will feed guests alcohol backstage to get them to be more chatty. As an athlete she probably avoided all the free drink :)

[@rubenlasmarias3950]

No way your britt johnson.

[@91toinfinity]

Naomi talked enough. She's just shy and quiet.

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed :)

[@adamnaaman7497]

Whose here after Australian open win?

[@Everythingmedia_]

oh yeh

[@dickybirdcch]

Yes!

[@diegovidal7737]

Yeahhhhh

[@dominicalabi7042]

moi

[@ad7287]

Me

[@snowball9392]

She is so cute. I mean that's the face of innocence. Anyone agree?

[@EMChantalG]

I do think that she is a sweetheart

[@DamnDemi]

Ellen is being that friend that tries to play matchmaker & Naomi the shy friend is just like "No! Stop. You're gonna embarrass me!!!" 😂

[@mexicanbitch57]

Demi S1606 You have a big nose

[@luuhsetty8074]

No she doesn't

[@awdhagoweyne8644]

Ellen is a player -- but this little girl is too young for the dating world.

[@awdhagoweyne8644]

She is just teen -- the guy she likes is in his 30s. Too damn old for her --- typical teen love

[@katpeterson7895]

😂😂😂

[@Mr205BoSs]

She's so pretty but i can tell she's shy and doesnt think she's pretty..but she is

[@chrismartino3519]

She looks in the mirror every fucking day... no chance she doesn't think she's pretty.... that would be impossible.

[@artenman]

Wow ur so judgmental. I would hate to know u.

[@ayaaya0328y]

I am more than an American who migrated after killing all Indians, I have been regular in Japan for a long time The Japanese are I think that it is good. Human rights

[@Shamuto7]

That's Japanese moral

[@Shamuto7]

That's Japanese norms though

[@ViividYoshi]

We must protect her by all means necessary.

[@olgasar.]

"You are stressing me out. I am too young to be stressed out like this"

[@373axle]

It's so refreshing to see a world class player who's not desperate for attention and for the spotlight. Humbleness is quite rare in today's culture I feel like.

[@lotusssypringa]

Agreed!

[@rambam77]

i read you comment too fast and thought you wrote 'a world chess player who's not desperate for attention' lol

[@user-dh1mc2nj5z]

It's the Japanese culture

[@judleythegamer2555]

@@user-dh1mc2nj5z she's not Japanese you dumbfuck, she Chinese

[@spaghet7570]

@@judleythegamer2555 ...she's japanese

[@jewellsmith9499]

Her parents raised a gentle spirit! Well done parents!

[@geraldinefrancoise4705]

Jewell Smith yes ❤️

[@redditcooking]

Haitian parents, yeah i know the feeling

[@shaunwallace3055]

Truth

[@pramoedyawangsa512]

“I wouldn’t play a match without thinking I had a chance” - very well said!!! ✨

[@SYSBMFOREVER]

We Haitians are so proud of our Haitian sister, love you from Haiti ❤❤❤❤

[@SupernaturalLove100]

🇭🇹

[@SummerMensahMusic]

Ellen is framing this conversation so well. Not just being witty, but asking questions thay suit the personality in front of her: giving us perspectives we otherwise wouldn't have known. That's how you do your job! Other reporters just want to center around overhyped drama (that was really just a bunch of misunderstandings)... so refreshing. Congrats Osaka.

[@MM54334]

"Misunderstandings" 🙄😂

[@anniebanana3698]

@Summer Treneal Was thinking the exact same thing. This interview really exemplifies how good Ellen is at her job because she was able to ask the questions in a way that completely gave me a different perspective and more of an insight into who Naomi is. I've been binge watching lots of her interviews after her win and it's so true that the majority of interviews focus on the drama. I was so cringing at the MBJ stuff but it was really fun at the same time.

[@mastap4713]

Ellen. Leave the poor girl alone! You making her feel uncomfortable. Trying to hook her up with MBJ and embarrass her on national tv. He doesn't even date dark girls. And nice thing with the payola crap. By giving her a Free TV.

[@christinel2569]

Masta P What does payola mean?

[@leslydutch1056]

Ellen that was hilarious. I am dying laughing, the selfie, the TV, the comments about the money. new Naomie fan here. HaitianJapanese girls rule!

[@AndreLVaughn]

Very humble young lady. Her parents I'm sure are so proud of her. I can't wait to see how her career progresses. 👍

[@Rhyme905]

wow what about serena? she lost due to racism

[@AndreLVaughn]

@@Rhyme905 Serena is supremely great to me. This is a video about the new queen.

[@SwedishBlouse]

I predict at least 2 or 3 more slams and a rivalry/friendship between sabalenka and her...

[@ameame8]

@@Rhyme905 she lost because she wasn't the better player

[@garyk2629]

@@Rhyme905 Serena, who will do anything to make it about her, even when she's getting her ass kicked all over the court.

[@tenjinjoymira]

With her Australian Open win, now Ellen really needs to invite Naomi back to the show. And have Michael B. Jordan as a surprise guest :)

[@akas224]

yeah! and shohei ohtani , her favorite baseball player, Nishikori revealed what he heard from her.

[@sunnygibbs925]

i think Naomi would have a heart attack!

[@austindixon8600]

Ellen: "Michael b jordan?" Osaka: "Yeh" Ellen: "Yessss" Osaka: "Noooooo" Cracks me up

[@MegaLabman1]

The way she said “no” to Ellen asking to text Michael Jordan, with that smile is so so so precious ☺️

[@takeflight2337]

Michael B Jordan***************

[@dlynnjay3]

Michael B Jordan is said to already be dating someone ..I'm glad she's not trying to disrespect another female.

[@kayem3824]

Ellen disrespected her, putting her at the same level as a Hollywood bum.

[@aidanw9378]

She's just mumbling 'no' in protest as Ellen continues to text MBJ LOL

[@renaemiles1530]

Kay Em Serena or Michael??? I think you’re talking about Serena but just to make it clear lol 😂 I think I’m slow

[@ranika3995]

Finally a proper interview with this girl omg

[@lisahazard7423]

Yes That's true. Thanks to Ellen

[@rugr82day]

@Josh White , the ones I saw asked Osaka 10% about herself and then 90% Serena and what happened with her.

[@nikitaanand2617]

Watch the one she did with teen vouge, that was good too

[@rugr82day]

@Josh White , well I answer. Ellen asked very little about Serena. She asked about what Osaka felt about the match. She is here because she won the US open. None of the other interviews asked personal non-tennis questions.

[@mtta24]

No offense, but it would be a lot more proper if she hadn't brought up the "controversy" that happen on the court and asking her about it. I haven't seen one interview where someone didn't ask her about that crap.

[@lifewithrena8186]

Awe omg she’s sooo cute she was like “nooooo”😂

[@Merjan2003]

Were you knitting😂😂😂

[@JMLTLN]

“No, Im okay- thank you.” She is sooo sweet.

[@jpretty1168]

She so shy Literally speaks without opening her mouth 😭

[@Polynice20]

Is that you in the pic tho?😍😍😍

[@jpretty1168]

@@Polynice20 yes.. Lol

[@Polynice20]

@@jpretty1168 lol well I'll be damn.. you look nice! Even from afar 😍. Are you on snap/IG/Fb? Lol

[@jpretty1168]

@@Polynice20 fb jade Fuller mccoy.. ig youlovejadethoo snap issaprettty 😂

[@Polynice20]

@@jpretty1168 lol alright! I'll add u in all.of them.. name is Polynice btw.. I just had to do this , ur pic caught my eyes lol.

[@scmpmr8415]

Her Asian side is showing....humble, respectful and beautiful. A true GEM from ASIA

[@pedromoreira469]

When someone try to hook up to other person or your crush It's a tradicional nightmare for introvert and quiet ones. I feel you champ Naomi!

[@elliebelliewatermellieyous8472]

She is so adorable and seems so unbelievably humble. This made me giggle and smile so much ✌🏻♥️

[@lauren456789]

Same! I couldn’t help but watch this smiling!

[@elliebelliewatermellieyous8472]

O SNOOPY SNOOP COLEMAN I watched it twice 😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@stephaniechappelle1748]

Ellie Bellie Watermellie You Smellie It is refreshing to see someone so humble... She inspires me and I'm in my 50's!! Lol

[@elliebelliewatermellieyous8472]

Chuey Lopez You’re right it’s very hard to find nice Americans. And I’m American and I can be nice ✌🏻♥️

[@Awanin46]

Ellie Bellie Watermellie You Smellie Me too!!! I mean I was giggling the whole time like I'm a teenager :)

[@EbonynoIvory]

Only Ellen can get you a date and buy you a TV at the same time lol

[@elliebelliewatermellieyous8472]

Ebony Daniels I was dying

[@ten25.]

Ebony Daniels Oprah can too

[@Dazumu]

Have you heard of Indian parents and matchmaking?😂

[@FirestormX9]

Excursion Porter they dont believe in dating, they cut straight to the marriage part hahaha

[@Dazumu]

@@FirestormX9Has a chance of getting a TV tho😂

[@tpd5109]

I found out about the match due to the whole Serena controversy. And i thought that was highlight of finals. But no one mentions Naomi and just how incredible she is as an athlete and as a person. How the hell can a story about Serena's controversy ever overshadow the victory of this. Its insane. She deserves all the praise she gets

[@aidanw9378]

She's literally the cutest thing. Period.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

She seems like a very nice, sincere, and polite person! I feel very bad that she has to go through all of this.

[@xtzyshuadog]

What, do you mean when Ellen (like all the news reporters) asked her for her true feelings about playing against her opponent or the parts where Ellen offered her free stuff and pressured her to take a photo for a boy when her culture clashed with it?

[@commercialcommunication9298]

OBiWan, Don't feel bad! A strong competitor she is. And it is probably one of the best experiences of her life! She wona grand slam! She played her childhood hero Serena! Her hero Serena told her she was fantastic! The only bad thing that happened was that she is misunderstood the tennis crowd for a few minutes--- she mistakenly thought she was being booed, but then she quickly learned she was NOT being booed, the umpire was being booed.

[@yaaa-ywgthirdeye9534]

Obi-Wan Kenobi come on man ya ya people booed and she is the shy type...don't lose sight of the fact that she beat the best player of all time that's 16 years older than her, she is a world champ at only 20 yo. She is a celebrity and a millionaire... A lot of opportunities ahead... Why would you feel bad??!

[@gracehackney5422]

Me too Obi Wan

[@johnp515]

Yaaa-YWG Third Eye she’s not a “world champ”, she won the US Open

[@um567]

Is this girl for real ?? She is an angel. Beautiful inside & out. Lots of luv & best wishes from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@MimiKeel]

She's just shy and humble....and shut up, Kayla.

[@natka9876]

Serena acted more like a 7th grader. Naomi was mature beyond her age given how big the occasion was

[@common_inconvenience9924]

@@Kayla4217 oops, I didn't get the joke...

[@Kayla4217]

@@common_inconvenience9924 oh, the joke is that OP is marveling at her shyness and humility and called her an angel. So I said sarcastically if you're into girls with a 7th grade mind, which is meant to say that girls between the ages of 11 and 14 typically behave the same way that Naomi does, therefore Naomi has sort of an immature, naive disposition, as if she were a minor. Hope that helps.

[@nissomalika4180]

Kayla4217 Serena has no class. She acted like 7th grade. You Americans act crazy. Naomi is so humble . She acts like 20 years shy girl

[@adamfrancis9815]

Seeing her getting interviewed and seeing how shy but adorable she is made me into a fan. # endless blessings always Naomi Osaka 🙏🏾💯

[@ateela15]

Most girls on tv carry themselves with a lot of confidence like they are the shit and they know it. It's refreshing to see someone with a shy and cute personality.

[@lilyraimey3499]

Kap_DP ‘Cause confidence isn’t cute.

[@teniciawilliams6087]

Yh cause everyone has to be shy and act like her 😂

[@ComedyGlor]

Both are refreshing

[@SupernaturalLove100]

You sound insecure?

[@khetiletijana109]

@@SupernaturalLove100 ikr. Confidence intimidates him. I see

[@daniellealabi440]

She’s so cute and innocent. Just a regular shy girl that is great at Tennis.

[@nateedl1]

lenzaa j hahahahaha

[@KimmiePie1]

Danielle Alabi being shy doesn’t mean innocent 😂

[@sooshietrain1544]

Finally someone that tried to make Naomi feel like a champion

[@shaquilley3d]

' but she is a champion she should feel like one

[@mewho6199]

Serena Williams tried to make her feel like a champion. Serena was very nice and gracious toward her.

[@zackery5678]

@@mewho6199 too bad sje wasnt to the ump lmao

[@Tan87ful]

James Baldwin exactly 👏🏽💯

[@asakidesigns]

She has a Japanese persona , it’s because her Mom. Her Mom taught her well

[@joshuakiniram7812]

What about her dad? What did he do?

[@catastrophegirl8029]

@@joshuakiniram7812 Lol teaching her tennis, being there for her!

[@joshuakiniram7812]

@@catastrophegirl8029 Ik that, but no ones gives credit to him.

[@catastrophegirl8029]

@@joshuakiniram7812 Well I believe Naomi have mentioned her father a lot but then again maybe people just wanna talk more about her Japanese side.

[@cesargonzalez2028]

She’s the kwahi Leonard of tennis 😂

[@foresthills731]

Only if she can match his life

[@foresthills731]

Cesar Gonzalez They are both private people.

[@smoovii3021]

Faxx

[@Aerochalklate]

what she doo babyyyyy

[@kalimba5742]

Kwahi is on another level.. At least she got social media, watches tv...

[@frizzzx86]

i felt bad when she apologized to the crowd about winning. GIRL YOU WERE DOMINATING AND DESERVED IT 100%

[@Taewills]

Serena and Venus did an interview a while back saying Naomi was a good kid and that her level of play made her “dangerous”. Had the match been distraction free I think Serena would’ve been better at congratulating her in front of the world.

[@ikrebs1101]

Me too...

[@tomya5783]

I cried when she does that.

[@orls9068]

+Montae Williams Serena deserved what happened, she stirred up the drama to deflect from her losing, shift the blame to the umpire, she pulled the sexism, mother, feminist cards. She became the victim rather than losing gracefully, this is the second time she has lost to Osaka btw. last time it wasn't on a big stage. Her ego got the better of her!

[@caffreys1979]

Bad?? Why?? First of all it was silly of her to do it made no sense..and second of all it was fake no way she was sorry... But totally unnecessary in any regard... Just thank ur opponent for a nice match get the trophy and money and run...

[@cemalgan]

To everyone acting like Naomi got lucky and it’s 5min of fame, do you know how many top level tennis players she had to beat to play the finals??? Not only she beat them, she wiped the floors with them... Please have information before you have an opinion

[@virtualsoul7861]

cem_cem It’s the second time she beat Serena

[@cemalgan]

Virtual Soul that’s true, and she played so well there too. That match in Miami likely was the cause of Serena’s frustration, but it was only first round and majority of ppl only watch the finals. Naomi plays well not only against Serena but all her matches. She will be around for a while if I had to bet

[@cemalgan]

Virtual Soul also, I think being a champion is not about scoring, it’s about being a good role model to all the kids around the world that look up to you and get influenced by your behavior. You can be a great athlete but you will never be a champion

[@L3eKing91]

cem_cem roasted!!! U go

[@cemalgan]

fooloof for starters majority of the audience booing at the ceremony I don’t think they were booing to support Naomi, I mean even if you disagree, that was not the place or time to do that Besides the comments saying Serena got robbed, if it wasn’t for the drama, Naomi wouldn’t stand a chance, when I posted my comment I could see these remarks, they got pushed back cause everyone is a Naomi fan now, bullying is getting worse by the day because we have such good MEGA role models lately

[@jdc1979]

That’s the discipline and attitude of someone raised by a Japanese parent. And I meant that in the best way

[@SupernaturalLove100]

That is also the discipline and attitude of someone raised by a Haitian parent. Some of you are disregarding her very Haitian father and beautiful Haitian culture and my spirit does not sit well with that. 🥴

[@serenitybeats1677]

Or maybe thats her regular personality

[@kareesse02]

she's like an anime character. she's so lovely

[@joey76611]

OMG is this the most normal 20 year old on TV or what!! adorable!

[@tomaszyarlett8681]

No drama or “ermahgerd” like most other girls at her age.

[@dangutube5420]

I think you mean "abnormal" because it would be hard to find a centered, down to earth, humble, gracious 20 year old out there. She is so refreshing!! Unfortunately all the abnormal girls have become the "norm" which SUCKS for society.

[@AintPopular]

shy lil teen on a show ofcourse she will be shy

[@thejenesisb5444]

im hoping hollywood doesn't corrupt her.

[@natka9876]

What Hollywood, people? 😄 You’re making it sound like she’s an actress. She’s not exactly on TV, she’s a professional athlete and this is like her second TV appearance. A lot of professional athletes are down to earth and normal because they just work hard all their life.

[@kenichitanaka7420]

Though she is speaking English, her character is totally Japanese.

[@rakhalif66]

A precious spirit, indeed...

[@heavenred8058]

@Clay thats because shes half Haitian (black)

[@nazzie9]

Huh?! She is black and Asian. She is both.

[@Nectarman]

I wish everyone had Japanese characteristics. The world would be a better place. I identify myself with Japanese people more than my own Canadian culture. Born in the wrong country

[@skfoxjrxzz5051]

tHiS iS nOw we Japanese are not friendly and really shy

[@lillybaker7032]

*MBJ: hey wanna go to the creed 2 premiere?* *Naomi: wakanda clothes should I wear?* get it😂 no? ok I'm out ✌

[@finnbuckley4220]

No, leave

[@roselenesantiago1611]

That was so funny

[@marc8813]

The best fkn joke ever!

[@rishisharma7611]

This is crime

[@rakhalif66]

😄

[@annagetoutside]

She's so humble, I love her so much.

[@pr1766]

She so shy. She sound like a like kid. Yet she great on the court.

[@mallorykane2843]

Yeah not at all the personality I expected from a competitor at her level, she seems very sweet

[@izzyjoshuadavis]

She's half Japanese...so her personality actually matched their culture to be honest. She's so sweet. :)

[@b.a3595]

Jekyll and Hyde shit lol two different personalities

[@AllGreyEverything]

She doesn't really open her mouth when she talks and that adds to the kid-like voice.

[@dr.dickgivens]

She’s so shy. She sounds like a kid. Yet, she’s great on the court*

[@sf5838]

"I'm sorry but it's so weird, like you're a real person" My exact reaction if i ever met Ellen one day

[@doozy6914]

Ellen is a very evil person

[@CouchPootatoo]

Donald Maxey you're always the good person I agree

[@marcoroy68]

She's the most humble tennis champion I've ever seen. Confident, yet humble. I really admire her. And no doubt she's gonna be a future hall of famer.

[@MalcolmX.]

Osaka became the highest-paid female athlete ever having earned $37 million she overcome serena Williams

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

Huh?

[@samueljudetuliao4577]

3.7m

[@anzidong7018]

Maybe she doesn't want to be the young Serena but the Naomi herself.

[@charlotteziggy8353]

Anzi Dong Nothing wrong with being called a young Serena!

[@jcwjw3243]

I know let her be her fuxing self. A young Naomi.

[@drewkoslow7754]

When Serena is the GOAT in your sport, being called the young Serena is a huge compliment.

[@chaniatreides9513]

She has a much better personality then Serena.

[@barbarawatts2635]

When you are a young tennis player, your skills being compared to the superior skills of Serena's is a genuine compliment. Since Serena is Naomi's idol....she appreciates that compliment it in all the positive ways that it was extended. smdh!

[@sabrinaflebert5850]

Ellen is like an old grandma trying to hook up the granddaughter with that boy from church.

[@empanadaswhore]

Sabrina flebert 😂😂💀💀

[@apdarchitect3840]

Sabrina flebert we are all dying laughing to your comment hahahaha great

[@narellewooding8319]

Hahaha good one

[@harrymuhammad9835]

more like a cougar

[@gauravpadtearmstrong9620]

Boy from Compton*

[@annauman5270]

Ellen has no sense of limit when person is anxious or uncomfortable

[@geoks.509]

U have no sense of introversion. 🙂

[@superconnie5003]

She doesn't know how to back off...she was so uncomfortable.

[@geoks.509]

@@superconnie5003 yep, she was uncomfortable and posed for the wefie and came back again on the show. 🙂

[@seansiquig]

this girl is so funny haha “what’s the villan’s name?” “MICHAEL B JORDAN??”

[@myram888]

She’s so shy, it’s adorable

[@Housewarmin]

Protect her at all costs!!!

[@vaiuta]

have a seat drama queen

[@GApeech08]

In the name of Jesus, Amen!

[@ArtSawce]

She doesnt need protection you twat. She's a champion and a warrior.

[@SSmith-sx3ff]

Sincerelyy Eccentric --💯

[@akinyiokeyo4618]

Richard Ralph Roehl exactly what?

[@miguelbarrios4598]

Who comes to watch this after Osaka’s third of majors championship?

[@Handlethatone]

@Jeremy Davidson "do you prefer to be called Jen or jennifer"? Jen Brady - "jen" Naomi - "ok. I would like to congratulate jennifer... " 💀😂😂😂😂

[@jessicaa.7128]

I thought she was a very tanned Japanese girl. Now I know she's half-Haitian. She's really quite demure when off court.

[@AeonxCore]

Jessica A. I thought so too! I didnt think she was half Haitian until I searched her up.

[@strongnbeautiful387]

You *wish* Japanese people could naturally be that color! 😁

[@toohazey]

@@strongnbeautiful387 they can because she is, japan is her nation not her race which makes her a naturally brown Japanese person

[@blain147]

@@toohazey LOL, where is your logic? Naomi is both Japanese & Haitian. Haitian dad, Japanese mom; this is flawless logic how could someone not get the meaning.

[@smoovii3021]

too.hazey lol

[@AD-jq7ow]

She's lovely.... Representing the introverts the world is always praising and only interested in outgoing people it's like we are not allowed to be ourselves anymore to succeed in life, we are ask to fit a personality, please accept introverts as well, accept that different kind of personalities exist and there's nothing wrong with not being outgoing

[@Vale-qt2wf]

But some us introverts dont exactly want the praise of the world..

[@mrcandour6979]

Uhh who is not allowing you to succeed in life? And how are you not allowed to be yourselves? No one is asking you anything and introverts do not need the praise. That’s the main thing why you are an introvert, is it not?

[@AD-jq7ow]

@@mrcandour6979 there's a social pressure to be more outgoing everywhere! (on the job market is a good example on how introverts can face discrimination), we can be ourselves but people will most of the time discriminate and reject us they won't make an effort to get to know us most of the time There's a difference between being comfortable being in your own place sometimes and being rejected and ignored!

[@tatikto]

Christian Black I invite you to read some instagram comments about this picture and the interview. Nasty people saying “get a personality” just because she is shy... that the introverts has to deal on daily basis... people pressuring them to talk or be louder.

[@talysewatson6492]

@@tatikto only introverts understand. When I watch her in the interview it makes me feel that's exactly how I'd be. My entire life I've tried to be someone else, seeing that people don't like my type of personality. Or respond to it as much as the social and loud type personality.

[@jochellegerardis7690]

Ellen’s like a Mom. The embarassing mom 😂😂😂 i love her

[@altovise14]

She's so humble and normally real, with her shy self. It's so refreshing!

[@lotuskillerlp4736]

There arent a more humble person than her. Shes so cute beeing that shy and she definitly deserves this title

[@Trenton-Wa98]

When she said that she was going to buy her parents a TV my heart melted ♥️

[@princessliuz916]

I bought myparents a tv i also bought my parents a new bed its all about the parents in asian cultureci always buy them food too

[@ElizabethHome153]

@@princessliuz916 Haitian too, and it's explained why she so shy cause in Haitian culture we shelter her children untill they're married.

[@sarahlee988]

Excellent interview! I feel so bad other interview she's had when they're just constantly asking her about Serena. Thank you Ellen for making it about her

[@lingsee]

Sarah Absher hhh kkiwoooo

[@sarahlee988]

I was saying that ellen did an excellent job interviewing her. This poor girl went to several interviews where all they could do is ask her about serena. She won and the interviewers should've made it about her.

[@kayem3824]

@@sarahlee988 She was disrespected in this interview, and it wasn't just about that cheap gesture of giving her a TV set.

[@sassoahmed2869]

Totally agree with u 👌

[@monawilliams286]

I agree!

[@one_exp99]

She’s so shy and adorable. No wonder everybody loves her.

[@zstt6454]

I don't care whether she is Japanese, Haitian, Asian or whether where she stay (America), I just love as she is; sincere, humble, a little shy and sometime a little lost in court with true and good character.

[@ACammy-iq2hs]

Naomi was so adorkable and introverted and Ellen handled this interview really well.

[@VannaTea]

A. Cammy I agree! Ellen did a very good job helping Naomi to be more comfortable and expressive! Gotta love Ellen!

[@apdarchitect3840]

Yes you are correct i love both of them

[@listenmusic9811]

After her semifinal win, she stood in one place on the court for 2 minutes waiting for a few ball kids to leave an area so she could RECYCLE THREE BOTTLES OF WATER. She didn't ask them to move or anything. SUPER HUMBLE GIRL. Love her. I was wondering what she was doing for the entire 2 minutes -- until she threw the bottles into the bin. Filled my heart to see such class and humility from a 20 yo phenom.

[@Zain94336]

The japanese her

[@Taylor-Faith]

Zain Raza She’s also Haitian too, she wasn’t raised in an Asian household. So I’m guessing you mean “the Haitian in her...”...

[@Zain94336]

@@Taylor-Faith She marrying a japanese man.

[@Zain94336]

@@Taylor-Faith And black men make shit fathers always running away

[@xx_imaxor_xx4978]

Zain Raza btw Naruto is black

[@tubeee87]

When you are raised in a different country and culture. Such a beautiful personality, very humble also.

[@MadameTime1]

she was raised in the United States?

[@tubeee87]

@@MadameTime1 She's japanese.

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@tubeee87 she was raised in the united states

[@stopiwantoff7965]

This young Queen won another championship! You go girl!!!🎉😍

[@mcfamily5162]

I am a fan of Serena Williams but it WAS nice to finally See Naomi get a good interview and to acknowledge HER WIN rather than thr controversy.. im sure she is sick of answering the same questions over and over by now..

[@chaitnath]

She’s such a sweetheart...a kind and humble soul

[@nayjax849]

Omg her face when Ellen said I'm getting you Michael B. Jordan and a tv! She's just like one of the sweetest people ever

[@k.stokyo6100]

日本の誇り🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 She is pride of Our country 🇯🇵

[@titinetililine4249]

K.S. Tokyo 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

[@kian3540]

@wendy louis she's half Japanese/Haitian

[@pathetic2399]

+titine tililine Born in Japan 🇯🇵Raised in America so no she’s not Haitian. She just has Haitian blood in her.

[@nanismalls7921]

She’s so wholesome and humble, I love how bubbly she is without being so loud and obnoxious. The cutest!! Edit: first time I got 1k likes on a comment! Thank you :)

[@ralphg2771]

I hate the word "bubbly" with a passion. Just what the hell is it supposed to mean!!!!????🤬

[@TheBkdot]

Is loud and obnoxious a reference to someone?

[@Danigirlrocks101]

There's nothing wrong with loud people... I mean I think she'd be great both loud and quiet :)

[@i.oi.o9037]

Nani Smalls how's she Humble?

[@igotthesky1455]

@@ralphg2771 how do you know that is how she naturally is. When im with my friends i get real loose, but other people view me as shy and quiet. Out of respect to my parents, i behave proper in public..lol. Overall you don't know her..maybe she is all sweet, maybe she is in between, maybe she is putting on a show. 😄

[@chinhonglow3009]

I was actually waiting Michael B Jordan to appear at the end

[@Atlanta718]

Me too! I slick thought he was going to bring out the tv.

[@VHAZUL]

I thought Ellen was going to call him. 😂😂😂😂

[@em_c1484]

He actually did respond to Ellen's message. It's online.

[@agillings40]

me too :-(. Awww!

[@Alleycat1921]

Naomi Osaka is a fantastic athlete who has a winning and humble personality. Her dad is a black Haitian, her mom is Japanese, and she grew up in the United States. What does that make her? A great human being!

[@kingcecil7126]

Father Haitian? Osaka?

[@gsheverything_2716]

@@kingcecil7126 yep what he said sir

[@flobekoe]

@@kingcecil7126 her father is from haiti

[@JSolisHD]

My God, Her parents raised an amazing person, She’s so sweet and humble.

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

Congratulations Naomi. I must admit that I was rooting for Serena but after seeing how you conducted yourself during the chaos of the match, I am glad that you won. I hope you never change who you are. Stay humble and stay sweet. I hope that you will be a great ambassador for the game for many years to come. You didn't just win the championship, you won over a lot of tennis fans like me.

[@mariongreen9065]

Agreed

[@kdengo]

My eyes wattered when she said that she would by her family a TV. She is so humble and genuine. She is still such a pure sool. I am so impressed how she hold her emotions. Actually you can tell that she would like to be yelling OMG!!!! I am at Hellen's Show.

[@shawn123166]

Unfortunately BOTH of these women were robbed due to the REF but let's just blame the angry black woman.🙄😖

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

Naomi is Japanese/Haitian so there were two black women playing each other. Only one of the two, had angry outbursts, called the ref a thief and denied being coached from the stands even though her coach ADMITTED to coaching her. I am a Serena fan. I was rooting for her big time at the start of the match. I think we can all agree that this wasn't her best moment and it overshadowed a remarkable match played by Naomi.

[@shawn123166]

No WE ALL DO NOT AGREE. Many with EXPERIENCE playing tennis PROFESSIONALY unlike yourself believe this call was BULSHIT! She also has every right to defend herself which I think she did professionally unlike many of her WHITE male peers: John McEnroe? The world better get used to BLACK WOMEN standing up for themselves! We're not angry just had enough of y'all's BULLSHIT STANDARDS!!!🤔😉😘✌️

[@Jaydensmama82]

That's so sad that she thought they were booing at her 😣😢

[@apaitiamalupo7232]

Lauren McMonigle ..well duh...anyone on stage would've felt bad. Umpire did his job.. And he is a very very strict umpire.. He treats everyone on the court equally. And he has done professional finals for years. She is a young woman who has just won and people are still focusing on the umpire and serena. Serena should've felt bad. SHE CREATED A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE 😔

[@vishalsaini2634]

She thought that bcoz they WERE booing at her win

[@apaitiamalupo7232]

Offcourse she thought they were booing at her... Booing during the trophy presentation 👎👎 Boo Serena for not keeping her cool. Theyre just saying they wasnt booing at Naomi...coz looking back now...it makes them feel guilty as an audience..especially as Americans.. They booed at Naomi until Serena said to stop. The umpire is a very very strict person during any big game he takes part in.. Serena created a poisonous atmosphere..

[@dominickmozee2128]

They weren’t booing her, they were booing and upset at how Serena lost... those were very unfair and sexist calls

[@superrexer6816]

How is it sexist if they were both females lmao

[@stevenla761]

let’s be real... this is probably not the first time that you’re watching this

[@steviekhoo4486]

She is so camera shy and humble. Naomi I am sure you will have a great future in tennis arena🎾. Keep it going!