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Naomi Osaka has had an underwhelming season for far in the year 2022. Although the Japanese star has received heavy criticism for her performances this year, she has managed to not only keep her emotions in check but also enjoy her time away from the court. Osaka after her withdrawal from the round of 16 at the Japan Open, she embarked on a trip to Paris, France. She recently took to her Instagram account and uploaded a picture in front of the world-famous, ‘Louvre Museum’.

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Her fans went gaga over her braided hair and casual outfit. Her boyfriend, Cordae, joined her fans in admiring her more than the famous portrait of Mona Lisa.

Fans go gaga over Naomi Osaka’s trip to Paris

Naomi Osaka has confessed in the past that she has struggled with mental health issues and is still continuing her battle against them. So, to see the four-time Grand Slam champion happy and enjoying herself on Instagram made her fans happy. Osaka uploaded pictures of herself in front of the Louvre Museum and also the world renowned painting of Leonardo da Vinci, ‘Mona Lisa’. She stated, “@ the Louvre because I am a work of art.”

Her fans rejoiced in her confidence and hailed for being bright and confident. Osaka and her boyfriend, Cordae, have always tried to keep their relationship very private and away from the prying eyes of the media. However, Cordae took to his Instagram profile and commented, “Mrs. Put it on!!!” on her post. Her fans also joined him, as one enthusiastic user commented, “Mona Lisa who, i only knows Naomi Osaka.” Another fan stated, “Mona Lisa got nothing on you.”

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Another fan hailed her overall vibe and commented, “Say it louder for the haters.”

Will Naomi Osaka rise to the top again? 

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The former US champion has had a rough season. Her best performance came at the Miami Open, where she reached the final. However, the incumbent world no. 1 Iga Swiatek defeated her in convincing fashion.

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Osaka has been criticized for her performance on the court but unlike in 2021 when she retired to take care of her mental health, the 2-time US Open champion has been resilient this time around. She has been on interviews and talk shows to create awareness about mental health and the importance of addressing any underlying issues.

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