Naomi Osaka may be chasing her first title since returning to tennis, but that didn’t stop her from serving a sharp slice of humor online. The four-time Grand Slam champion recently took a lighthearted jab at her critics, posting a mock employment application form.
Naomi Osaka Has Faced Online Trolling Over the Years
Osaka, 27, has long been one of the most talked-about figures in world tennis for her willingness to speak out on sensitive issues. From boldly discussing her struggles with mental health to taking a principled stand by skipping mandatory press conferences at the 2021 French Open, the Japanese-Haitian star has consistently drawn both praise and criticism.
She’s faced unwarranted backlash over her biracial identity, early exits from tournaments, and emotional openness, including a particularly harsh episode at Indian Wells in 2022 when she was reduced to tears after being heckled by a fan. Through it all, Osaka has remained vocal about athlete wellness and social justice.
Taking to X, Osaka shared an image of a fake job application form, seemingly poking fun at those who critique her from the sidelines, writing:
“This is for everyone that constantly has shit to say lol.”
This is for everyone that constantly has shit to say lol pic.twitter.com/BcE1PN7GO5
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) May 3, 2025
Osaka made the post just one day before she is scheduled to face Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan in the final of the WTA 125 L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo tournament in France. Osaka, who entered the draw as the second seed, has powered through opponents like Petra Marčinko, Diane Parry, Elsa Jacquemot, and Leolia Jeanjean en route to the title clash.
Naomi Osaka Spoke Candidly About Her Mental Health and Social Media Challenges
While speaking on a mental health panel in sports at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the 2023 US Open, Naomi Osaka spoke candidly about her complicated relationship with social media, saying:
“Somewhere along the line, I definitely got very scared of social media.”
Osaka admitted she doesn’t completely grasp all of its dynamics but recognized that the platform can be both a way to share her journey and a source of encouragement for others.
“I felt like there was too much I didn’t know about it… But then I think of the times that I do use social media. It’s to cheer people up, or to show people what I’m up to, and to look at Beyonce’s outfits or something,” Naomi Osaka said.
“I also try not to look at comments, and it makes me sad because before people knew who I was, there’s [sic] people giving me positive messages… So it’s a little sad, I feel, to miss out on that,” she added.
