Maybe instead of whining about Osaka’s privilege (But she’s rich!) or clinging to custom (But the rules!), fans could view her decision as groundbreaking — an attempt to propel the sport into a better, more inclusive future, not unlike King defeating Bobby Riggs in 1973′s Battle of the Sexes.
Column: Naomi Osaka quitting the French Open is our invitation to find a better way. And that goes beyond tennis.
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