Naomi Osaka’s candid remarks in defeat are in contrast to both Australians’ claims that they ‘could not care less’ about losing
When Andy Murray berated a social media troll as “a clown” for accusing him and other senior players of extending their careers “just for the money”, he will have had a sympathetic audience in nearly every corner of the locker room.
Injury has already robbed the Australian Open of the perennially fragile Juan Martín del Potro, and Alexander Zverev has put himself on the doubtful list. Kyle Edmund and Jo Konta are carrying injuries that might also put them out of the season’s first slam. This is a tough gig. Of those still standing, several will embark on the Melbourne fortnight this weekend in hope rather than expectation.
Written by Kevin Mitchell
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/08/kyrgios-and-tomic-could-learn-from-osaka-and-show-us-they-care under the title “Kyrgios and Tomic could learn from Osaka and show us they care | Kevin Mitchell”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
