(AP photo)TOKYO: Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese to win a Grand Slam tennis title Sunday at the US Open, sparking celebrations among her family and compatriots. Osaka's 73-year-old grandfather Tetsuo told reporters at his home in Nemuro, Hokkaido, that he and his wife were ecstatic after watching their granddaughter's 6-2, 6-4 victory over multi-title winner Serena Williams on television. "She showed a bullish attitude even toward a legend like Serena Williams," he said. People in Haiti, the homeland of Osaka's father, also celebrated her win. Osaka's victory is an "honour" for Haitian people, as it proves that people from smaller countries can still triumph, said 63-year-old Hilario Batista Felix.

Source: Bangkok Post September 09, 2018 11:26 UTC