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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Naomi Osaka fights back tears and steps away from a news conference after fielding a question from a reporter.
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0:00 Molly Qerim Rose recaps Naomi Osaka's presser.
0:30 A reporter asks Naomi Osaka why she doesn't want to speak to the media.
5:01 Naomi Osaka steps away from the news conference.
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At this point I think Osaka should go with the Marshawn Lynch route “ I’m here so I won’t get fined”
Valid
@@olcam6071 absolutely
Frfr
Right lol
she is crazy
It was a simple question?? He wasn’t arguing with her it was just a question. He shouldn’t get ridiculed for doing his job
It was extremely condescending
@@jaytheactivist8520 I don't know if condescending is the right word. Media members use certain trigger words and they're trying to get a soundbite. She just has to learn to sidestep these types of questions instead of feeding into it. Engaging the media is part of the job, especially for someone of her status.
@@jaytheactivist8520 are u braindead? hes asking why she can do interviews with sports illustrated and these other media outlets but you always have a problem after a match
@@seen3804 there is nothing wrong with that question. She needs some more media training and therapy.
@@seen3804 That’s a stupid question though because A) an interview for a mag cover is not right after a match B) it can be at the comfort of your own home C) the timing is somewhat controlled by the interviewee. To put it simply, doing a press conference after a match when you still have another match to prep for would for sure be stressful for most people while doing an interview for a mag, in your own home (presumably) and at a time that best suits you would be waaaay better for anyone. I just don’t understand why this isn’t fairly obvious to everyone especially reporters! 🤦🏾♀️
I didn’t see anything wrong with the question since she’s wanting to respond to it . The question triggered a lot of issues she’s going on and her emotions speak for it . She’s going through a lot and maybe she’a answering that through her emotions . I hope she learns and continues to get better .
He was implying that she should be more thankful they r asking questions and that she’s not living her life right. Then says “how do you balance the two” but that was a mask for the shade.
She’s a young person that is still developing and figuring out how to deal with her anxiety and emotions. I also see she’s very sensitive which is probably why interactions like this with the media often affect her negatively. I feel for her, she’s right to take a step back and do the internal work she needs to, and then come back to media when she’s ready.
young person? shes 23, shes not 10 or 12 what is wrong with u people... you are so fragile its really saddenning
She's not that young she is hitting her mid 20's in 2 months. Is Osaka an introvert? Sure and that is TOTALLY fine. But let's stop babying this full ADULT WOMAN. It's getting hard to sympathize with her when so many people are just making excuses for her at this point.
She is 23 years old and still trying to figure out how to deal with her anxiety and emotions? Generation after generation people are just getting weaker. Back in the day, men as young as 17 would go to war. Imagine dealing with that versus being a millionaire who cant deal with answering basic questions. No wonder this country is going downhill fast, people are becoming so mentally fragile.
@@rickniles6831 no generation has he to deal with what these generations in the new internet age has had to…stop pretending it’s all the same. The cost of living isn’t the cost of education isn’t.
@@abovetherim8000 LMAO being on the internet is a choice, if you cant handle the internet, maybe stay off it? Nobody is forcing you to use internet. So no sympathy from me if the internet causes you to have a mental breakdown, I actually find it funny
"The Bully at the Cincinnati Enquirer" The guy isn't a bully. He asked a simple question and did nothing wrong accept to do his job. It looks like Naomi Osaka is stressed and just had let loose a little. I hope she gets better.
You are a journalist, you know the situation of Osaka and her depression, he could avoid a question like that, it is your Job men!
@@luismol3453 All the guy basically said is "why don't you like speaking to the media when a lot of outside interest is based on media services" Maybe he should've avoided if he knew she was going to cry,but he never knew that. I don't see what he did wrong.
@@luismol3453 he asked a simple question. Don't pretend he's a bully. She has issues
Yeah that question he asked was straight from the "anti Osaka rhetoric" that we've been hearing as of late. When did she say she "liked" one "form of media" over another? I would've actually been interested in a reply as to if she thought there was a difference between the platforms and perhaps why she liked one more than another, but the narrative he's pandering to within the context of the questions he actually asked didn't create a space to have an honest discussion. Instead, his assumptions were solely meant to paint a narrative. This wasn't good journalism.
@@TimothyOvia But he still has every right to ask that question. Since Osaka is going through some troubles and it's been a little popular lately,of course the media will talk about it. I guess he did paint a little narrative of her,but that's what the media and public does all the time to famous people. He asked a question that he thought she would have no problems answering.
She's an introvert on an extreme level. There was no bullying at all.
@Jill Biden Changes Joe's Soiled Diaper Daily the agent is the epitome of filth.
Right
He definitely is. You have to be ignorant or completely tone deaf to not hear the utter disrespect in the way he was talking to her. Some people are very sensitive to hateful, demeaning energy like that that it actually breaks their heart to try and deal with people who want to break them down when they did nothing wrong.
@@Quaberr wrong, nothing even close to disrespectful here. He asked a normal question that he would ask in the same manner to any other athlete. If you had any clue as to what the williams sisters went through with the stupid questions that they had to answer when they first got on the tour...you would realize your sensitivities are completely off base and bullying.
Quaberr- "Hateful" is a ridiculous stretch. There was nothing hateful in those questions. She seems to get nervous and uncomfortable really easily. The questions had nothing malicious in them. With almost anyone else those questions would have been normal. Her "sensitivity" seems to be a handicap that she needs to shake.
A totally legit question. Respect for this reporter. The question was good and his demeanor was gentle. The agent's reaction does more damage to Osaka than good. Playing victim is not going to help her!!
LOL yes it will.
Don't underestimate the power of wokeness.
This incident will cement her place in the Woke Hall Of Fame.
TV appearances, endorsements are all coming her way big time.
@@neilmartin99 , 😂
She so didn't answer the question…awful to watch
She needs to go
@@neilmartin99 Thanks sad but true. The girl is a millionaire and just lost in her 1st round match at the French. It's all about the money for her now...
I felt bad seeing her break down and start crying, but at the exact same time I had no idea what was wrong with the question. I didn’t see any bullying involved and thought it was a valid question 🤷🏾♂️. Regardless, I hope Naomi is doing good and I’m rooting for her!
I think because she may have felt bad at the time that she didn't understand the question and immediately she went from a smile to red face and weeping like a mental block. This seems to be a medical and emotional condition. She already stated she wasn't wanting to speak to press/ conference and yet they put her right up there. She begin looking up and trying to collect her thoughts but she just couldn't go further. She needs them to work around her condition respectfully the same way they do autism. She has several things going on and not in good emotional, mental space. Doesn't need the pressure right now and need to be able to breathe and just enjoy tennis pressure free. She already went through beating one of the greats in 2018 and once again it will be her again up against. She got misused and booed for winning. She don't have to serve the public or press and like Simone Biles, if she feel she be more emotionally happy to sit out then good for her.
@@111marcie I love how you think, thank you to put it in that way 👏🏻 we all are different from each other, but we are brothers. So let's be respectful to that and let's have fun on tennis and everything else. Go Naomi ❤️
This is what this world have done with our children we want them to grow up so fast and they are not equipped to handle life, reporter just doing his job but we take the maturation process of life for granted, child actors and child athletes are exploited, I know I’m just touching the surface but I hate to see any child in that situation
@@Shield60 exactly! Each of us have a different path and context talking about maduration, we take every process for granted when it doesn't need to be that way. Thanks for your comment
Be thankful you don’t have social anxiety then because that’s exactly what causes people distress when put on the spot for it
Bully? Naomi allowed the question and even wanted it repeated. It's clear to me, that her answer of not knowing how to balance it all is what triggered her tears. Hearing it out loud sees to have hit her..reporter did nothing wrong. Best of wishes to Naomi.
...the most balanced comment in this section; deserves more than 11 likes....
@@mozmolloy1728 agreed
She never said what made her cry... Let's not jump to conclusions... Whatever her triggers are, we don't know
@@marcelvalue so kind of crappy of her agent to call out a reporter the way she did. In the end, she is clearly going thru something and I hope she gets well.
She can't handle the truth.
I honestly don’t think she broke down because of the question I think it accumulation of too much stuff being held in
Going by what her rep said… it is the question. Either that or she lied on that man which is wrong. He could lose his job.
@@nnamdi602 Thats what her rep said...But, you can tell she has other things she's dealing with. She clearly needs more guidance and mentorship to deal with her moment.
Why does everyone want to be oppressed so bad? People love when others feel bad for them.. bunch of snowflakes
Thank you! You get it.
So true….maybe they should hand in their own questions to avoid the drama. At this point I’m lost on her. How do you make 50 millions in a year with only a fraction coming from on court paychecks? The rest is her never ending media exposure and promotions through countless channels. If she’s comfortable enough to plaster her image in a skimpy bikini this shouldn’t happen. Looks like she cries on a cue. So dramatic. If Osaka is really not well, she should disappear for as long as necessary and get help. Otherwise there’s always Hollywood. Move over Meryl.
Perfectly legitimate question. Why is ESPN calling it a "triggering question." Pathetic.
Because they are leftist
There's no bullying here. That's a valid and professional question. The reporter did nothing wrong!
I don’t understand why she’s crying.
@@AquarianAngel weirdly passive aggressive comment!
@@AquarianAngel Bad.
AMERICANS cannot do anything wrong ,that's the way they are raised.
You're stupid right?
There was no bully here, she's got more going on.
but but... cnn said if a woman cries she's right!
she's the bully
Exactly
She's very introverted and basically forcing herself to do these interviews. Millions of dollars won't stop her from being an introvert.
she has SERIOUS problems
I just watched this twice looking for the "bully". She's clearly an extreme introvert and still trying to adjust to the media
She could come out, read a statement and bail. Instead, breaks down, then runs and tweets childish BS... Non American athletes are folding under the pressure of American media (like Ben Simmons) while flaunting the money they make on Twitter and Instagram. Being great at a sport is not enough to make you a champion. You have to deal with all that it entails.....😳😳
@@Buzz_Kill71 except noami osaka is a champion. and simone biles is also an “emotional” champion. just say you’re ignorant and move on
Nah she’s pushing an agenda
@Etruria civilization There was nothing nasty about the question. He asked a fair question which she found interesting and wanted to answer, end of story. The fact that she reacted that way, makes it worse than it is.
Her Dad side is Haitian!
The reporter didn’t ask a bullying question, she’s dealing with a lot of anxiety right now and you can see it. It’s very evident. She needs to have someone with her at her pressers until she’s ok enough to do these. Praying for her mental stability and healing ❤️🩹
The reporter suggested that she uses the media when it suits her and then tries to escape it when it doesn't.
“Triggering question”
Molly has never been needed. First Take doesn’t need a moderator.
Cool story dylan tell it again
I don't think the reporter was mean at all or was bullying her. Let's be fair! He's basically saying she can and does use this platform to bring attention to other issues outside of her game. Then asked how she balances it. Then she answered and started to cry. I genuinely hope she gets the help she needs.
You can beat down male athletes with criticism and they need to just "take it like a man". You'll look like a monster if you try and do the same with a female athlete.
Ok does not matter what you guys thinks it’s what she thinks and how she felt if she felt he was bullying her then that’s what she thinks end of story no one can tell anyone how they feel
@@VincentS988 True that! Here he wasn't even beating her down.
@@waynedillworth7013 She didn't feel that way. She wanted to answer. She said she was interested in the question and even asked him to repeat it. Her agent was the one who put out that BS statement. I'm NOT against her. Be clear on that!
@@respectbegetsrespect6019 I agree. I had to watch this video twice to see the “bullying”. Still not evident. I do believe however that her age maturity and experience plays a huge role in how she handles these situations with the media and the attention that it garners
I can't help but to feel like she struggles with anxiety and fear of saying the wrong thing or being viewed at the bad person in the conversation, I feel for her.
@@ctrain9257 the reporters isnt the problem. its the woke motherfuckers who will cancel her if she doesnt obey to their commands.
@@IronMikeyT like who?
@@ctrain9257 all she needs to worry about is tennis. she doesnt need to be no activist and shouldnt have to carry that burden. shes a young woman. not anyones soldier.
She wants to be truthful. She doesn't owe them any answer. She could say she has no comment.
Talk about the reporters FULL QUESTION.🙄
As a fellow introvert, I feel for this girl.
Wth cuh
I really don’t understand why she started crying
Regardless, of the respective talents we all have we’re not all capable of expressing our thoughts in a generalized format. I was born in 1993 so I think I’m categorized as a millennial so take my perspective with a grain of salt. Dealing with the press/critics isn’t something we’re naturally adept to nor is it something people are usually trained for. I don’t think it’s fair for us to look at every individual that works in the entertainment industry to be able to “entertain”.i understand the expectation the sport has for a participant to deal with the press but there should be a level of understanding for those that face difficulties with doing so.
He basically called her out for not liking this type of media format but also uses the media for her benefit. Fair question. It appears she’s highly immature. She needs to get off of social media and stop watching the news. It’s obviously too much for her to handle. But I guess it goes hand in hand with her success.
That was simply good reporting. He was literally asking her for her view point and how they the media can change to better accommodate her.
@@kaymarie5659 he shouldn't have to switch up hisor anyting she literally gets paid millions of dollars this is nothing this is child's play
@@kaymarie5659 yea but she asked him to repeat the question….
@@larryforeman7576 What does her making millions of dollars of have to do with these?
He wasn’t asking that at all! I wouldn’t call this bullying but it was for sure a snide comment phrased as a question. He is basically saying she’s a bit hypocritical for not wanting to have these post match media interviews when she ‘needs’ the media for her other efforts/interests. It’s a stupid argument in my opinion as a press conference after a match is vastly different than an interview for a magazine. 🤦🏾♀️
@@IHYC678 yup. same thoughts. but the more i dig deeper the more i think that it's actually bullying, just in a much subtle way? how can he come up with that question when the last time she dealt with media, she couldn't even face them due to deep depression and anxiety. he clearly wanted to rattle something
Imagine Kyrie Irving doing this.. oh wait he did and he got killed for it. Naomi does it and she gets praise for it 😂
@L XX I hate how blatant it is. I wonder what the men say amongst each other's
Bro, naomi is getting hate worldwide. Have you READ the COMMENT section?
Naimi clearly has her own issues dealing with people and her country just had its president murdered and is now screwed up because of an earthquake..... give her a break.
@@kaimazaku when did Japans leader get murdered?
@@razgriz1ne1ne48
Talking about Haiti where her dad is from, not Japan.
This is social anxiety at it best! I deal with it almost every day…. Sometimes you just gotta get out of there. Anyone who doesn’t deal with anxiety on a daily will never understand. This had nothing to do with the question asked but more so in the platform it was asked. She’s suffering with anxiety/depression its so clear. Look how the media ate up tiger and spit him out. If she doesn’t get treatment and take some real time away she will suffer the same fate.
I completely agree
Na this isn’t that. This is a coddled mind.
Exactly!
It looks like she has a lot going on in her life. I think the journalist asked a genuine straight forward question. Take care of yourself baby girl. Love and hugs to you❤
His question was valid. I think she's just misunderstanding what his question was. She's also clearly ill equipped to deal with the publicity. He WASN'T BULLYING HER
Yeah she’s too shy for it all. She’s said many times that she’s really shy.
The question was phrase to place her in a bad light. You don't call someone crazy whom say they are worried about their Mental health. That guy and you are an aHoles.
@@karanveerdhillon7867 clearly that “snowflake” has enough mental discipline to be one of the top athletes in her sport. You don’t have to understand her, but don’t pretend she’s a weakling for not wanting to deal with media. Most of us don’t have to answer personal questions to a room full of people after work
@@SamizzleFrizzly she says it cause she was homeschooled her entire life
Cool story J E, can you tell it again
He wasn’t bullying her. She asked him to repeat the question. I thought it was a very cordial conversation. And she answer the question very well. I don’t think this was on her. Her agent/Manager whoever wrote that statement they are the person in the wrong on this. The guy from Cincinnati inquirer did absolutely nothing wrong. He was absolutely professional the whole entire time.
The only push back I’ve got to on this matter is that it’s not up to the media to decide what’s right and wrong.. especially sports media where it’s very toxic.. they put words and thoughts in peoples minds as to what these athletes are saying or thinking… was she bullied in this instance? I can’t respond how she feels.. does the media bully these athletes? 100 percent they do.. honest reporter’s back in the day were more responsible
yeah
The only bully is the agent for name calling .If you don’t like the question say next question
I bet he’s fired … I didn’t see anything wrong with that… now she just caused this man to loose his job
Thank you Mr. reporter !
You showed us all of the world what Nanomi really is.
I still believe reporters will go after anything for a story: don't fall to them Naomi- you are fantastic
She just earned tens of millions in new endorsements and TV deals.
Approximately $100k per tear.
Apparently, crying and quitting is the new brave in the woke culture.
SMFH
She is definitely going through something mentally and personally. I don’t feel like that had anything to do with the reporter. She could have easily skipped over that question but it may have been something that struck a chord with her during her answer that made her break down.
@Vairagya Jumping to conclusions there... we have no idea if THAT is why she cried.
She might be low key a feminist
Yes she is going through something. It's being asked to give something back for all that she gets. How awful!
@@pneron2032 Don't be fresh... you could not wear her shoes as an athlete or marketing icon even if you practiced for the rest of your life. "Gets" ? She gives more than you will earn for your entire life. So hush
@@marcelvalue She is a whiner and a complainer. She likes the spotlight so long as it's in her favour, hence Ellen DeGeneres appearances, hence the social media posturing. But wa wa wa if anyone asks her a tough question. Weak. Weak. Weak. Cry me a river 😢
This girl has issues. The reporter couldn’t have asked a more basic question
He just has a little Jeff Stacy in him. Its a question. (Mickey Mouse voice)
Naw fam you have issues
AMEN
@@Slix9999 yes she definitely has issues "fam"
She is a drama queen just like Simone
She becoming a freaking drama queen! My god everything is a bully in this day
This was heartbreaking to watch 😓
Was it???
Everyone isn't built for this celebrity life though it looks good when you're on the outside looking in. Some people just wanna do what they love and that's all. They forget about this part of it that comes with it. God bless her.
Right! It’s okay for her to step back a while and figure out what she wants in life. People have to remember that she is still very young. Give her time to grow. I think people are expecting her to take over when Serena decides to leave the sport but the two are 2 different types of personalities. It’s too much pressure for her right now.
@@RoRo-pd7qw she is 23, 24 in a month. Not too young
@@baru4324 You realize the human brain is still developing up to the age of 25-26 years of age. Everyone’s emotional and physical development is different. Who are you to say that she is not too young. For herself, she may be. Some people need longer to develop than others. You don’t know what she may have experienced in her life growing up. Try to be more open minded with compassion.
She's definitely more introverted and the explosion of her success, the perception of her culture (she's more culturally Japanese than American) is weighing in on her mental. Unfortunately, it's at the expense of her popularity and the sport.
Facts...everybody not built for the lifestyle
I don’t get what the interviewer did wrong ? Sounded like more of a professional question than a slight
@Jmid14 - The reporter was simply doing his job. There was nothing wrong with his "tone" or his attitude. It was a perfectly legitimate question. Why do people like this news anchor and so many others in the news media insist that we handle female athletes like they're delicate little children? We're constantly lectured about women athletes not being treated equally, and yet they can't even handle a fraction of the scrutiny that male athletes are subject to. It's pathetic!
@@wiseonwords for real. Look at every comment section on any social media platform, and I know this obvious example but lebron, all people do is bash the guy when he’s like the perfect role model for the nba, female athletes are weird lol
Who said her reaction was due to the question? Who said the Agent’s reaction was an accurate depiction of what Naomi was feeling?
If you can’t understand why they are calling the reporter a bully it is because he basically said with his question that media is now part of her job whether she liked it or not and that’s hard for a kid who basically became the greatest tennis star ever
Maybe she should have picked a different hobby
Didnt serena get disrespected on a regular. And she still did her job. These kids are soft af
Serena built different
It shows just how mentally tough/resilient the Williams sisters are/were. They had one another though. It's crazy to think that they spurred one another on to achieve the amount of greatness/success they've had the past 2 decades. What makes things so tough is that the media is a lot worst now then it was back then.
Nobody dissing SW if anything she dissing people she thinks she better and she's stuck up period everbody can see that
Justest said what I was thinking. How would you feel if you were questioned since childhood? After a match wouldn't you just want to chill? You know where Serena is from. Bcool, staysafe and think. I remember Lady Dia and others not wanting 2b bothered by the media. Try it. Well no one knows you, but because she's good at her job the media makes money off her. Peace.
Well Serena is a man soooo yea
A reporter now is considered a bully for asking a reasonable question? She said she was interested in talking about it but couldn't collect her thoughts....he wasn't asking to put her on the spot, but trying to understand her point of view because they have a working relationship...How can things improve if you cannot even talk about it?
Shower me with praise when I win, I’m going to cry and walk away when someone asks me a hard question.
ESPN: “What a hero!”
What?
@@AquarianAngel I think I just died laughing.
@@terrygallo8999 I think she is very socially awkward
I can tell you one thing, her agent isn’t doing her any favors.
Me: hey Naomi what did you have for dinner last night?
Naomi: (walks away in tears)
🤣🤣🤣
Ong these millenials crazy
Perfectly reasonable question by that guy.
This is an enneagram 5 if I have ever seen one. Appreciate her thoughtfulness. Her agent is doing his/her job.
you can tell naomi is just overwhelmed, he was very respectful. Naomi just has been through sooo much this past year and then the olympics as well, burnt out 😔💕 prayers to her n her ppl
That question was pretty standard, she def has emotional issues if that question was controversial
She said she has issues
Agreed its time for her to get the help she needs. Let the game go for now. 🙏
Don't know what that girl going through
You can beat down male athletes with criticism and they need to just "take it like a man". You'll look like a monster if you try and do the same with a female athlete.
@@VincentS988 it’s normal as dudes we neglect our feelings regularly so we get criticized harsher for it but women usually express themselves more so it’s more normalized for them to be more emotional in these scenarios
What bully!? He asked a legitimate question based off of what SHE has said. He wasn’t being mean at all and even stated that he asked as to hear more about how they could potentially change things. If your outside interests involve heavy media attention, but you hate press conferences, asking how you plan to balance the two in the future is a legitimate question. This is insane that that reporter is getting attacked for this. I didn’t get the sense that he felt entitled or that she owes her success to the media whatsoever , he just stated a fact and questioned her position. What’s wrong with that?
Just a cry baby. She better grow up. Yes, media can be rude and idiotic. But this time nothing wrong with it. Gotta mature.
You're taking a statement made by her Agent and making it her's. I don't even think that the Male Reporter is the one who bothered her. I think it was the Haiti earthquake thing that set her off. She seemed as even though she had a hard time expressing herself, she was fine with him, and his questions. I think the Haiti thing is what set off a very sensitive young woman. I also think that there are much deeper factors at play here, that I won't even touch right now. Just remember that she's of Mixed Ethnicity, and one of those sides are well known for shunning Mixed Race Offspring. That could have a lot to do with her Mental State.
@@anthonyclark9441
One of those sides? Black folks routinely hate on Asians. The media desperately wanted to spin how all the assaults on Asians was due to some imagined specter of white supremacy but the facts pointed to a different phenomenon than assumed.
Yea, i didnt see the problem with the question. She's a young 23 y/o women battling the pressures of competing and social issues that she's clearly being consumed by. Alot to deal with. Cant imagine. Hopefully, she can get some good mentorship and stop feeling like she owes people something. Not everyone is meant to be a social justice champion. She has a good heart, but at this moment, not built for the pressure. thats okay.
@@Flashback_Jack it’s the other way around Asians are known to hate on black folks
Legit question. First time he asked, his tone was very aggressive. Second time he asked, he took some of the aggression out of his tone, but the damage was done
please......youre a sensitive lame snowflake just like her
She was homeschooled from the age of nine so she could focus on tennis which means she's not been socialized like she should have. This could explain her inability to deal with personal adversity. Translation, she's been just another athlete who has coddled from an early age because of her natural talent and she expects the world owes her a living without question...
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People are mad about this question? The only thing y’all can really hop on for him is because he said “you arent crazy about it” which she might have missunderstood at first if she wasnt listening carefully. But he asked a genuine question, nothing rude
How could she be confused by that? It's a general statement. I'm not crazy about pork or pineapples. Everyone knows what that means
@@pierrecausemybladdersempty1678 i mean yea i know but im just saying like IF there is anything that might have caused her reaction to be what it was it would be that. Like anything else doesnt make sense, it was a normal question
The question seemed innocent enough. She’s just struggling. Two things can both be true at the same time.
This!!!
Wow that statement at the end was incredibly disingenuous, the reporter asked a question borne of plain sight observation, now that qualifies as bullying? That is such an evil thing to say because bullying is very real and a huge problem however, it's always up to the individual on handling it. You cannot eradicate something like bullying anymore than something like hate - they are the same. You only give it power when you let it effect you.
Woke, being triggered... Ya... Common sense doesn't come in play for thst
I empathize with her anxiety issues. Yet the question was just a basic question that is asking her to reconcile not liking the media with enjoying the benefits that comes with media attention. It's not an aggressive question, it was just not a fluffy charmin soft question. As others have said, this is not bullying. She answered the question well actually by acknowledging she isnt quite sure and is working on it. It's like someone asking how do you stop Michael Jordan while looking up to him, and then having them say "I don't know, I'm working on it."
I wasn’t born in the mid 1980’s, if I were to be in the league right now and I go against MJ I need to watch his body movement, any Defender knows how fast he is with the Ball.
Literally ask her on the comments she made
Her: fighting back tears
Read her sister Mari's now deleted Reddit post. The unfiltered truth is all there. Everything else is PR spin.
It was a normal question, but I’m sure the question is not what caused that reaction. She’s obviously just stressed out, there is life outside of sports for athletes the same way there is life outside of our jobs for us. That was a professional exchange, nothing wrong with how either of them conducted themselves.
nah the difficult question for sure gave her anxiety, as she realized it would be a difficult question to answer on the spot
@@chiefhardy6312 Sure, but what I am saying is that there are obviously outside factors that are distracting her, weakening her ability to answer more articulate questions when asked on the spot.
Imagine a man crying over a question like this lmaooo
Shut up
@@sofie6607 Naomi needs to toughen up big time
@@user-gu1un7pb7k dawg not everyone is the same, she’s very introverted and shy + she’s battling depression so take it easy. she’s just tryna play tennis
I mean...Im not offended by this as a female; I admit we are, emotionally sensitive creatures especially if dealing with mental illness estrogen + anxiety is no joke. Gender differences are not made up, we are weaker in more than one way but I can also point out strenghts... We literally cant compete with men in sports as well as other physical jobs. We are also behind in many jobs that would require certain tasks that men are biologically better at. Hugeee debate at the moment but biology doesn't care about "woke culture" .
@@jadeeeny She isn't playing tennis tho... She barely plays on the tour she's too busy doing photoshoots and attending the MET gala. Strange behaviour for a "shy introverted person battling depression" but ok
I dont know what really trigger her tears, its ok to say your figuring it out as you go an that you dont have all the answers, i just hope she get comfortable being in the spot light after her matches just saying that as a fan, she's a Great Talent an the pressure that comes with it 👏💯
Being asked to be accountable can provoke tears in many of us.
@@pneron2032 just hope she realizes you cant make everyone happy with media an that she gonna always be in the spot light being a top tennis player the trick is becoming likable around the camera an media an keep in mind she's new to being on top of tennis world
She’s just stressed. She actually needed that question.
Exactly. She clearly soaked it in. She needs to be talking to a therapist who’ll make her confront genuine questions. She needs to find where the problem lies. It’s definitely not to do with the tone.
This chick has anxiety issues and I don’t mean it in a negative way but she really needs help.
Doesn’t have anxiety when she’s making all that money off commercials
@@edub3628 You know when you shoot commercials you do so in takes, it could’ve taken a long time for all you know
This wasn't an exchange and also she didn't say he was a bully either. She just cried, she had a lot going on like most of us in life.
I didn’t understand the question can someone please explain
Don't put the blame on the reporter. He was just doing his job and he went about it very respectfully.
sure
Women and children in Afghanistan are really going through it while she’s crying about a question. We are literally becoming a weak, feminine country.
Women & Children in Afghanistan are really going thru it right now!! So why should we care about asking this young tennis prodigy questions, who doesn’t want to be asked questions or be there at all. She said she’s been doin this all her life... so why care since people in this world are really going thru it.
My heart breaks for Naomi because mental illness is real and it effects ppl in different ways. I am a psychology major and I truly believe that Naomi suffers with Agoraphobia which is a condition that makes it hard for ppl to be around a lot of ppl with all eyes on them. Naomi is fine when she is on the tennis court because that is her element and ppl watching her play tennis is fine because she is in a zone. Doing pressers and interviews are difficult for her because of her condition. Prayers for Naomi.
The word "trigger" makes me laugh 😅
Translation - I like doing interviews when I win. I don't like doing interviews when I lose.
That’s not true she didn’t want to do them when she won as well lol. At least know what ur talking about if ur translating
THAT WAS A VALID SIMPLE QUESTION YALL GOTTA STOP
Stop what ? They are just covering the story
She said they've been asking her questions since she was young. When she fell in Love with tennis, she wasn't thinking about reporters climbing up her tennis shorts. Naomi is tired of it now. Serena Williams was nice considering all the silly things ask by reporters. They never ask Sharapova about taking drugs and she was. Because Serena Williams was running through the top players they felt she must of been using drugs. She wasn't, she was just better than the other players. Some people are stupid. Staysafe.
The reporter didn’t say anything wrong. Crazy.
People have gone insane. The fact that she wasn’t prepared for that kind of question in her first press conference back is insane. You can’t suggest that the entire format for press conferences be different and then not expect people to ask you what format you would prefer. Her agent is way out of line labeling the man a bully for asking an obvious question he failed to prepare her for.
She is not cut out for this. This dude asked a legitimate question.
Yeah she trained her entire life to be one of the best athletes in her sport not master the art of answering questions.
@@maximbelmont4641 Every athlete has to do this. It's part of the job.
@@Bodhi594 have some compassion you goof
Remember most athletes are not big on talking like that yes when you are famous and very talented people wanna know more of you sometimes they not prepared for it yes she came as defensive but same time she still young not defending her but maybe someone need to coach them how to answer and how not to answer yes media is a pain maybe she should talk to Marshawn Lynch on how to handle the media lol
Bully? Wow. This is a train-wreck imminently about to happen.
Yes bully, the questio has nothing to do with sports only to provocate and get headlines
@Mike Whiting I tasted a hostile tone of that reporter particulary, he was out for blood and provocation, so yes he was bullying, certainly one of those toxic journalists for sure out there.
@@BingDwenDwen bully ? Lmao snowflake
Just asking a question is not a bullying. Naomi caught off guard and she just dont know how to answer it.
@@Cireroca i agree. He simply asked a question
She's a child. And I don't mean that in a negative way. She's young. Still learning who she is and who she is not. I hope the best for her.
P.S none of the reporters questions were triggering. They were both legit question. And I applaud her for attempting to take time to answer.
Man she 23. That's not a child 😂😂
@Just Hear Me Out that's today's world. No accountability whatsoever
Can it be waived and allow a players manager or rep. to sit in place of the players behalf?
She was probably dealing with anxiety and keeping it all in. She could’ve also been thinking about a lot of things going on and it wasn’t from the question.
I LOVE OSAKA AS AN ATHLETE, A PERSON, ND A INFLUENCE TO YOUNG GIRLS AROUND THE WORDS, BUT HE DIDNT BULLY HER IN MY OPINION. I THINK THE QUESTION JUST OVERWHELMED HER AT THAT MOMENT
He started the question with crazy about other things from tennis which I think was not appropriate for a journalist who is far way intelligent to put is point out.
Media member: "What time is it?"
Osaka: "crying sound"
You guys are weird
I honestly think she started crying because of the misunderstanding that people & the media have that Naomi hates the media. I don't think she hates it moreso than she just wants to be able to focus on her game and her life and not have to worry about it. This perception of her is what made her cry, in my opinion.
Why didn’t they show the part when smith asked molly if that was bullying??
I’d like to see that part, but you know they gotta keep their narrative going.
Can you explain further? This happened today?
@@Carlito1980 yes during the segment smith said molly explain to us how is that bullying.
She should not do any press conferences until she is ready. Pay whatever fine come... and keep it moving, young lady.
Do what's best for YOU.
@@PantherNationn ✊🏾
I see nothing wrong with the question he asked.....
She’s just weak in her head
@@213byron Like you lol.
She has serious issues apparently. The first time I ever heard of her she had to leave a press conference because she was about to cry.
@@jmcgee39 says the guy who still says “lol”
@@Jukeboxster kids these days are soft
Aww Naomi you have a beautiful soft natured soul, your media attention from your amazing tennis playing will have people like that bully you. I’m glad you walked away they can never change the person you were meant to be x
She got caught in a moment where the reporter exposed how she likes the media for her social justice rhetoric but when the questions are directed at her, she's not as comfortable.
@@yenivah.4986 Yes it's obvious, she is an advocate for BLM, a violent hate group led up by Marxist's. She is a young deceived woman. The reporter's question was perfectly acceptable, we have freedom of speech in the US and freedom of press goes with it.
@@yenivah.4986 For one, you are not the arbiter of who supports BLM and for what reason they do it. Anyone who thinks black lives matter over any other life is sadly deceived and has hatred in their heart. Secondly, telling me how to view things is not your place to do so, you have your views, and I have mine. We have free speech in the US.
She's young ...and she might not be good it ... Folks need to get a life
@@yenivah.4986 Where did I go political? Athletes and stars like her use their popularity to push ridiculous lies like BLM. From top to bottom it is a LIE. There are plenty of people saying, "No lives matter till black lives matter." Meanwhile, no one says that black lives don't matter. That is the lie. You are into your feelings I can tell with your exclamation point. This is about facts not feelings. If she is hurting, fine, decline the interview. Even when the woman said let's go to the next question, Naomi said, no I find this question very interesting. Maybe don't underestimate her ability to handle it. Your statement about cops shooting random innocent black people is the LIE that keeps on giving. In 2020 there were under 20 unarmed black persons shot dead by police, there were over 40 white persons shot dead. The thing is, the white people don't make your main stream media so you do not think it's happening. In almost every case of these so called "innocent" black men getting shot, they are resisting arrest. There are circumstances police are put under and have to make split second decisions that no one can empathize with, unless they have been in that situation. Blacks also commit crimes at a large disproportionate rate to any other race in the country so they have more altercations with police that leads to more death. No politics here, just the facts.
How is that reporter a bully he’s doing his job… he wasn’t rude or demanding at all
There is nobody to blame in this case, she just feels not to good and is very introverted. Sometimes people can’t handle their emotions
@@arminiuscherusci4410 right she is entitled to feel those emotions no one is arguing that. All im saying is the reporter did nothing wrong he was just doing his job and was not insensitive
@@wall_flow nah it’s okay it’s just how some people’s feelings work ya know I don’t think she took any offense to the question she just got a little overwhelmed I’d say so that’s probably why she started tearing up/crying but I’m a big Naomi fan and yeah the news made it seem a lot worse then it was
@@wall_flow dude she never called him a bully, the media did, now your angry at her because you stupidly think she called him a bully LOL, get angry at the media not her, shes just battling depression, the media made that dumb title up
@@torres8988 Dude he never said she called him a bully....
I was really enjoying tennis these last few weeks without the Osaka drama. As soon as she appears, here we go again with queen Osaka.
Simply don't watch videos pertaining to her and you'll be good. Stop complaining, you sound worse than her now.
@@alonsocruz6477 I am not complaining, just commenting on the state of reality TV infecting the tennis land.
@@Zenon-fg4dw Isn't she like a good tennis player? Like her or not the skill is legit. Messi and Ronaldo don't stop being incredible players just because their last years haven't been the best.
@@luisyupari Yes, she is a good tennis player. A little mechanical but good. She has to be to win 4 slams. But, For me, a persona of a player is far more important if I am to enjoy watching a player. In my view, she has been spoiled by the obscene amount of money she has made, so much so that her commercial interests have taken over her tennis. Now, I fear she wants to be treated as a high perched socialite with white gloves than a tennis player.
The guy knew she battling mentally yet he preferred to used the word 'crazy' in his sentence. This is pure evil sarcasm. He knew exactly what he was doing
She's closer to a bully for putting a name tag on the poor reporter who I assume didn't even mean anything by it..
She definitely has anxiety, and she tried to be strong and spar with that reporter but she just ended up crying. Similar to a child with stage-fright. Most celebs have been coached out of that but Naomi is not getting any better at it. Poor thing. I hope she eventually is able to handle the media pressure. Asking the media to be 'nicer' to her may never happen
Can’t keep her in a bubble forever. Hope she gets the help she needs
There was nothing to spar about. The journalist asked a pretty good and fair question for a sports interview.
@@Travvv94 i agree. There was nothing there to spar about, but it struck a nerve either way and she got defensive and then she started to cry. She's really bad at this, It makes me wonder if she has a team of handlers to assist her with public speaking
I hope u ktse when it’s a man who battle mental health issues
The media reporter was right as well. It's unfairly ironic to criticize the media while also utilizing them. I think she realized pretty immediately that the reporter was correct, and her anxiety started to built up since she knew she would have a hard time answering the question. Reporter asked a good question, and Naomi is still a great person, she'll be better for it.
This is tough. I mean, she's definitely entitled to say yes or no to news conferences but as a social society we need to understand ppl are ppl.
She clearly isn't comfortable dealing with questions in the public eye.
I don't know how to handle it honestly.
Yes, she's getting paid to talk sometimes but she also has some issues that need addressing.
I unno.. Praying for her though.
But she is cool with being on swimsuit covers and Vogue covers. Soft is soft
So she can sit at home and not play professional tennis. Shes made plenty of money.
I'm not sure but the press conference might be contractually obligated.
Why does everyone want to be oppressed so bad? People love when others feel bad for them.. bunch of snowflakes
@@dadillonful Not true. Some may like it, I just like being left alone.
It’s a mutually beneficial and sometimes complicated relationship between high profile athletes and media. This guy who is presently unknown builds his career and reputation off of asking provocative questions like this. Like wise the athletes benefit from press. It’s just that the athletes hardly ever get to “press” the media. That’s the sometimes tense ebb and flow. The grace reporters get is that they get to go back home still unknown and relatively unscathed- having much more to gain than to lose from these exchanges.
The reporter starts off with “You’re not crazy about dealing with us” and indicates that she has “interests served by her media presence” he is clearly setting a tone with his word choice and making unsubstantiated assumptions that the media is somehow contributing to her success. Naomi is right to clarify that the interest in her is due to her abilities as a tennis player. Furthermore the media is benefiting from Naomi. She has stated that she doesn’t feel comfortable in press conferences but did not convey in any way an animus towards “dealing” with anyone. He basically said I know you are uncomfortable with Us right now so tell Me on national television how uncomfortable you are since you are benefiting from Us. The word choice of a professional who makes his living with words is poor at best and incendiary at its base. If he was half the talent as a reporter that she is as a tennis player then this exchange would have transpired better. I do not believe this was unintentional which is why he rephrased his question when asked to repeat it. The comparisons that I am reading of Naomi’s reaction to that of other athletes are absolutely baseless as Naomi is her own person. She doesn’t owe anyone anything and isn’t trying to be like anyone else. If more people would accept and appreciate that she is such a genuine and honest person, I can’t help but surmise that these media exchanges would better experiences and hopefully carry over to better dialogue with other athletes as well.
Honestly the guy was not being a bully and feel maybe she wasn’t ready for the media, I think she should just play and address the media when she is fully ready
You can beat down male athletes with criticism and they need to just "take it like a man". You'll look like a monster if you try and do the same with a female athlete.
@@VincentS988 That’s Part of being a man. Why’s that so hard for you to understand.
@@samribz3320 Thanks for admitting there's a double standard even in sports.
@@VincentS988 there's a double standard in life... you honestly didn't know?
@@VincentS988 I’m confused why you think this is something new? Men are obviously expected to be tougher that’s literally just life. Not sure why anyone who considers themselves a man would go out of their way to criticize an obviously distraught 23 year old girl who could be going through something behind the scenes that no one knows. Why is it so important for you to take a shot at Osaka? How does this affect you at all?
The society is so soft it makes me sick the reporter asked a valid question
yes, mr. wardisan10. you yourself are so far from soft with your anonymous profile speaking on others whose experiences couldn’t be further from yours. it’s pretty soft that you are now “sick” from young adults being emotional after being constantly scrutinized by the entire world.
That was not a valid question. In this day in age talking to reporters is not the only or biggest way to interact with the public. That’s a dumb question
@@oyasumipunpunk being emotional has it’s place but the reporter was doing his job she should’ve been professional and answer the question
@@johnross5136 because I know what to let affect me and what shouldnt
@@wardisan10 he attacked her under the guise of a inoffensive curious question. he knew what he was doing, and everyone else did too. she did respond to his question and was professional until she was overwhelmed with emotions
I feel this press media things are mainly over looked. I feel like the athletes can get their messages more crossed through social media vs "the media"
You know I wish professional athletes would just call out the “punk” media that try and hem them up during press conferences.
What did the reporter do wrong in this situation?
Who else skipped the Molly intro
She says she “can’t help what she tweets”. Don’t you have total control over what you tweet?
@@najihalexander351 nice
Nice straw man. She said she can’t help the reactions. But by claiming she said she “can’t help what she tweets,” you get to make her sound crazy.
That’s what a straw man is.
@@fooloof1211 I don’t care to argue what’s a straw man. Fact is her tweets that get a lot of attention are statements that’s would get a lot of attention. And she knows this. She doesn’t have to tweet those thing if she doesn’t like it. She can control that.
@@Arkane117 unless you are implying that she is tweeting deliberately provocative statements, she can’t help how people react to something she says.
@@fooloof1211 the people can’t help how they react also. So what? All that doesn’t matter. Point is she can just not tweet social justice tweets or whatever kind of tweets if she doesn’t like attention. She can’t complain about the attention afterward when she can just not tweet those things!
How in the world is that a triggering question? Molly & Naomi made it seem like he was coming for her but he just asked her about finding a balance between promotion and mental health.
I don't think its fair to call this man a bully. Hes doing his job asking tough questions and if these millionaires can't handle media and the limelight then find something else to do. Geez but grow up, this is the big time. Media and their platform has given these celebrities and athletes an opportunity to make a lot of money.
I think she needs to take some real time off, just take the rest of the year off. I understand that she's going through a lot but I'm honestly tired of seeing these celebs crying, just take care of yourself!
Personally I see this more in my generation, generation Z, I’ve seen many people break down in situations where one is slightly uncomforted. This is what wokeness and CRT is doing to our future generations. Personally i think this will be downfall of the west. “Good times create weak men “.
@@armandohermoso5070 Exactly. This woke stuff is making our generation weak.
It's getting annoying because now we have people who use the topic of mental health to avoid reality. This always happens when it gets trendy to start talking about a taboo subject. Now everyone I know in my age range suddenly has "anxiety".
It's very hard to gauge someone like Osaka because no one can criticize her without someone calling you "racist" or "sexist" I used to feel bad for her because I felt everyone was attacking her for no reason now I just find her extremely annoying especially with the constant babying.
@@friedchicken4735 Me too. Same with Simone biles. They pulled out bcuz of mental health and anxiety. And notice that it's women doing this. If LeBron James or Stephen Curry did this then everyone would call them weak. But then Simone and Naomi did this and everyone is calling them strong. They both think they have it bad. What about disabled people in the Paralympics. U don't see them quitting. They try their hardest and then have to deal how they are everyday. Those Paralympians are blind and missing limbs and I don't see them quitting.
@@lizarrington3636 Simone pulled out because she experienced what is basically vertigo in the middle of the air, and so that she wouldn't hurt herself going forward. DO you know how dangerous gymnastic stunts are when you cannot perform at your best/normal state? Pulling out is smart (and extremely difficult after preparing so much for the Olympics), not weak. Vulnerability is not weak either. If LeBron James or Stephen Curry said they needed to take time off for their mental wellbeing, I would call them strong, because there is still this narrative from people like you that men cannot be emotional and have to be "strong" all the time. And paralympic athletes are the same as any other athlete, they're all perfectly healthy (mentally and physically) until they're not. That was an irrelevant comparison.
She was fine with the question. She thought long and hard, then asked to hear the question again! I think she just had a wake up moment whilst self reflecting for the answer. I love how raw she was, you can see her growing up mid interview. XP Level up
Reports are loving this situation 😅
Stay strong Naomi , she is so kind .
😢 I just want to give her a hug....