Martina Navratilova praises Gauff and Osaka for using their voices: They’re taking the bull by the horns
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has offered vocal support when two of the sport's rising stars, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, used their platforms to amplify the message of the Black Lives Matter movement during one of the most turbulent periods in recent American history. At just 16 years old, Coco Gauff stunned the world not with a forehand winner or a serve down the T, but with her words. Coco Gauff seemly throws shade over Roland Garros trophySpeaking powerfully at a Black Lives Matter rally in her hometown of Delray Beach, Florida, Gauff condemned racial injustice and police brutality with a maturity that belied her age. Her impassioned plea was a galvanizing moment that underscored just how deeply the young star felt the weight of history.Osaka, meanwhile, took a quieter but equally impactful approach at the 2020 U.S. Open, a […]