Naomi Osaka Lights The Olympic Torch To Kick Off The Olympics [VIDEO]

23 year old tennis pro Naomi Osaka jumped on everyones raider when she eliminated her hero Serena Williams in straight sets at The US Open, and from that day on the pressures that comes with fame started to convolute the dreams of becoming a professional tennis player, a sport that she loves, to help her family came. Everything Naomi Osaka has/is doing has been put under the microscope of the court of public opinion with no one taking into consideration her age, how she was raised, or what really her nationality and race is. All some people know is that right now that Naomi Osaka is one of the hottest people on top and think it’s their job/sport to drag her and try to pull her down.

However last night none of those negative things/thoughts mattered to Naomi Osaka as she was able to just bask in her dream of being the best in tennis as she had the honor of lighting the olympic cauldron on during the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

According to Naomi Osaka via Twitter:

“Undoubtedly the greatest athletic achievement and honor I will ever have in my life,” “I have no words to describe the feelings I have right now but I do know I am currently filled with gratefulness and thankfulness.”

Undoubtedly the greatest athletic achievement and honor I will ever have in my life. I have no words to describe the feelings I have right now but I do know I am currently filled with gratefulness and thankfulness ❤️ love you guys thank you. pic.twitter.com/CacWQ5ToUD

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 23, 2021

Take a look at Naomi Osaka light the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics torch during the opening ceremonies below.