Naomi Osaka appreciates the care and concern fans have shown her since her run to the US Open title, but says don't "be sad" that controversy overshadowed her maiden major.
In the second set of Osaka's 6-2, 6-4 victory, Serena Williams clashed with chair umpire Carlos Ramos, who docked the former world No. 1 game after a verbal abuse code violation that followed a coaching violation and racquet abuse.
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Osaka served out an impressive 6-2, 6-4 victory, her second over Williams in as many meetings.
Some fans reigned boos on officials in the aftermath of the final, prompting Osaka, who initially thought fans were booing her, to shed tears.
In Tokyo this week to play the Toray Pan Pacific Open, Osaka said she's grateful for the support, but people should not feel sorry for her.
"I'm grateful that people care or sympathize but I don't really think there was anything to be sad about," said Osaka in comments published by AFP. "I don't feel like I would've liked to savor the moment more. I think I do things my own way and everyone is different in their own way so I don't really have any regrets."
Osaka is seeded third in Tokyo and will face former Australian Open finalist Dominika Cibulkova in her opener.
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