Naomi Osaka Calls Out Megyn Kelly Over Criticism of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Naomi Osaka versus Megyn Kelly is the celebrity feud no one saw coming. Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been in the news the last month or so about her mental health struggles. She’s been heavily criticized for her recent decision to not hold media interviews. This was the reason she pulled out of Wimbledon.

Now her haters have another reason to try and bring her down.

Naomi Osaka cover for Sports Illustrated is under fire.

“Since saying she’s too introverted to talk to the media after tennis matches, Naomi Osaka has launched a reality show, a Barbie, and now is on the cover of the SI swimsuit issue,” Travis tweeted.

“Let’s not forget the cover of (& interview in) Vogue Japan and Time Mag!” Kelly added.

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Let’s not forget the cover of (& interview in) Vogue Japan and Time Mag! https://t.co/PAAUEwAVi0

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) July 19, 2021

Naomi responded but deleted the tweet:

“Seeing as you’re a journalist I would’ve assumed you would take the time to research what the lead times are for magazines, if you did that you would’ve found out I shot all of my covers last year,” Osaka said. “Instead your first reaction is to hop on here and spew negativity, do better Megan.”

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Naomi Osaka called out Megyn Kelly over criticism of the tennis star appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. pic.twitter.com/esvaIiHLoL

— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) July 19, 2021

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Megyn then pointed out she got blocked by Osaka:

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Poor @naomiosaka blocked me while taking a shot at me (guess she’s only tough on the courts). She is apparently arguing that she shot her many covers b/4 publicly claiming she was too socially anxious to deal w/press. Truth is she just doesn’t like Qs she can’t control. Admit it. pic.twitter.com/izyRzOrUVm

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) July 19, 2021

She also blocked perpetual troll Piers Morgan:

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Yep, and she just blocked me too. The only media Ms Osaka wants to tolerate are sycophantic magazine editors telling her how perfect she is. https://t.co/oLcyJviR4v

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 19, 2021

People like Piers and Megyn Kelly are always out for blood.

Naomi needs to stay off social media.

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