Naomi Osaka, who won the Australian Open in tennis, said on the 21st, one night after the victory, that the tournament was held under the influence of the new coronavirus, according to a report from the local press. I will remain. "

Naomi Osaka won her second victory in two years, beating Jennifer Brady of the United States in the Australian Open Women's Singles final in Melbourne, Australia on the 20th.



On the 21st of the night, Osaka was interviewed by the press at a park in the city.



Wearing bright red and orange sleeveless, Osaka took a photo with a winning trophy with a relaxed look after two weeks of fierce battles.



When asked about his current feelings, Osaka said he took a nap for about two hours after the match on the 20th. "I don't know. Even when I won the four major tournaments, I realized it a few days later, so I realized it. I think we can talk in a few days. "



Also, unlike last year's US Open, which was unattended due to the influence of the new Corona, looking back on this tournament, which was held with spectators, "Yesterday's final is deeply memorable to me. Thank you for coming to see me. "



When asked about the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for this summer, he said, "It's my first Olympics and it's a dream that it will be held in Tokyo. It's a long way off, and I try not to think too much about it. All athletes should be looking forward to it, "he said.

"Celebration championship" banner in Nemuro, Hokkaido, where my grandfather lives

Following the victory of Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open, the four major tennis tournaments, a banner was hung at the city hall in Nemuro, Hokkaido, where Osaka's grandfather lives.



At Nemuro City Hall, from 10 am on the 21st, about 10 staff members and others put up a banner to celebrate the victory.



The banner is about 1.3 meters wide and 11 meters long, and has the words "Celebration Winner" and an illustration of Osaka.



A 76-year-old woman who was cheering on TV on the night of the 20th said, "I feel proud of Nemuro. I feel that I have been energized while the whole country is depressed by the new coronavirus. I want it. "



Nemuro City has already prepared the banner design to be put up at that time in anticipation that Osaka will win the Wimbledon Championship in the future and achieve the "Grand Slam" that will win all four major tournaments. is.