At an event in Arizona on Wednesday, November 2, former president Barack Obama confronted a heckler and urged fans to "stay focused" despite the heckling.

Obama addressed a loud audience member while discussing the effects of the epidemic and economic injustice.

He issued a challenge to the heckler, urging him to organise his own rally to express his opinions.

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The former president spoke during a rally for Democratic candidates in Arizona, warning of a "dangerous climate" in politics and advising against supporting politicians who would not accept the outcome of the 2020 election.

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Obama travelled to Phoenix to support Democratic candidates running for office, including Katie Hobbs, who is running for governor of Arizona.

The two-term president, who left office in 2017, is still regarded as the leader of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/americas-supreme-court-neutral-arbiters-or-political-hacks-529944">Democratic Party</a> and has previously visited these states: Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia.

On Saturday, 5 November, the Obama campaign will continue in Pennsylvania, a state where the contests for governor and senator are close.

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At an event in Arizona on Wednesday, November 2, former president Barack Obama confronted a heckler and urged fans to "stay focused" despite the heckling. Obama addressed a loud audience member while discussing the effects of the epidemic and economic injustice.

At an event in Arizona on Wednesday, November 2, former president Barack Obama confronted a heckler and urged fans to "stay focused" despite the heckling. Obama addressed a loud audience member while discussing the effects of the epidemic and economic injustice. He issued a challenge to the heckler, urging him to organise his own rally to express his opinions. Obama isn’t used to getting heckled like this 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZjRu8IRrzC — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 3, 2022 × The former president spoke during a rally for Democratic candidates in Arizona, warning of a "dangerous climate" in politics and advising against supporting politicians who would not accept the outcome of the 2020 election. Also read | US mid-term elections 2022: In a first, LGBTQ candidates to contest from all 50 states Obama travelled to Phoenix to support Democratic candidates running for office, including Katie Hobbs, who is running for governor of Arizona. The two-term president, who left office in 2017, is still regarded as the leader of the Democratic Party and has previously visited these states: Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia. On Saturday, 5 November, the Obama campaign will continue in Pennsylvania, a state where the contests for governor and senator are close. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch.&nbsp;

AFP reported that as per the British Florist Association demand is also significantly higher for Queen's favourites lilies.

Numerous offerings have already been placed outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including cards, flowers, toys, and other things.

Watch |&nbsp;Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral

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Reports suggest that mourners also left non-floral items including balloons, lit candles, and plush toys that resembled Paddington Bear.&nbsp;

Additionally, sandwiches with marmalade that she famously pulled out of her suitcase for a Platinum Jubilee skit-- that also featured the bear-- are being left as a tribute. However, authorities have asked people to refrain from leaving these.

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Following the passing of the queen, the market is a "lot busier than normal," Albert Deane, a flower vendor told AFP.

He said, "people are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums...that last well outside."

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Some have projected that the demand for flowers in the days leading up to the burial will surpass what was witnessed after Princess Diana passed away in 1997.

Following Diana's passing, an ocean of flowers that lasted for 10 days was left at Buckingham and Kensington palaces, totalling almost 60 million bouquets.

However, this week, British authorities asked that flowers be left for the queen in a special area inside the park.

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Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch. AFP reported that as per the British Florist Association demand is also significantly higher for Queen's favourites lilies. Numerous offerings have already been placed outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including cards, flowers, toys, and other things. Watch | Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral Reports suggest that mourners also left non-floral items including balloons, lit candles, and plush toys that resembled Paddington Bear. Additionally, sandwiches with marmalade that she famously pulled out of her suitcase for a Platinum Jubilee skit-- that also featured the bear-- are being left as a tribute. However, authorities have asked people to refrain from leaving these. Also read | 'You're sick old man', Prince Andrew heckled as he walks behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin. Watch Following the passing of the queen, the market is a "lot busier than normal," Albert Deane, a flower vendor told AFP. He said, "people are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums...that last well outside." Also read | A majestic Singapore orchid named in honour of Queen Elizabeth Some have projected that the demand for flowers in the days leading up to the burial will surpass what was witnessed after Princess Diana passed away in 1997. Following Diana's passing, an ocean of flowers that lasted for 10 days was left at Buckingham and Kensington palaces, totalling almost 60 million bouquets. However, this week, British authorities asked that flowers be left for the queen in a special area inside the park. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage.&nbsp;

Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man".

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The heckler was dragged to the ground by a mourner and soon arrested by the police.&nbsp;

As Jezebel puts it, "Queen Elizabeth spent much of her life protecting her favourite son...in death, the police have taken over for her."

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The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence.

As per Telegraph, as the police led the heckler away, he yelled "disgusting" and claimed, "I've done nothing wrong".

This happened at a time that Downing Street on Monday defended the right of republican protesters to express their disapproval of the monarchy following a number of police operations to disperse demonstrations.

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In recent years, Prince Andrew's reputation has taken a serious hit as a result of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year.&nbsp;

His honorary military designations were also taken away from him at the beginning of the year.

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A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage. Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man". Watch the video here: Somebody yells out, “Andrew, you’re a sick old man” to Prince Andrew, who is walking behind Queen Elizabeth’s coffin pic.twitter.com/M6DsyuPLXR — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 12, 2022 × The heckler was dragged to the ground by a mourner and soon arrested by the police. As Jezebel puts it, "Queen Elizabeth spent much of her life protecting her favourite son...in death, the police have taken over for her." Watch | Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence. As per Telegraph, as the police led the heckler away, he yelled "disgusting" and claimed, "I've done nothing wrong". This happened at a time that Downing Street on Monday defended the right of republican protesters to express their disapproval of the monarchy following a number of police operations to disperse demonstrations. Also read | Here's what's special about Queen Elizabeth II's 'royal' coffin In recent years, Prince Andrew's reputation has taken a serious hit as a result of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year. His honorary military designations were also taken away from him at the beginning of the year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Australian Nick Kyrgios sealed a comfortable victory over Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday, while former world number one Naomi Osaka defeated Astra Sharma.

Wildcard Kyrgios fired down 12 aces and did not face a single breakpoint in his 7-6(3) 6-3 win.

"It was a hell of a performance," Kyrgios said. "Getting on late, it wasn’t easy. So I'm really proud of myself with the way I responded. I felt good, I competed well today against a tough opponent."

The Australian said he would be a "complete underdog" in his second-round match against Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev.

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"But I feel confident. If I'm serving well and play well from the back, I can beat anyone," he added.

Earlier, Osaka was cheered on to a 6-3 6-4 win over Australia's Sharma.

Osaka was in complete command right from the moment she stepped onto the Hard Rock Stadium court, never allowing Sharma a single break opportunity while keeping her 96th-ranked opponent under constant pressure, converting two of 11 breakpoints.

After the match, Osaka soaked up the applause from the sparse crowd in what was a far different atmosphere from 11 days earlier in Indian Wells when she fought back tears after being heckled during a second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova.

"This is like my home tournament," smiled Osaka during her on-court interview, prompting a round of cheers.

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"Honestly I just didn't want to let anything bother me today no matter what happened, like the last match I played was not the greatest memory for me."

"I just wanted to prove I could come back out here and compete and no matter if I won or lost just know I had the best attitude that I could."

A four-times Grand Slam champion, Japan's Osaka has seen her ranking fall to 77th coming into the tournament after she took a break from tennis following last year's U.S. Open to prioritise her mental health.

Osaka's mental health struggles first manifested themselves at the 2021 French Open when she withdrew from the Grand Slam after deciding to boycott post-match media duties, explaining she had been suffering from depression.

She has taken breaks from the sport on several occasions and said after her match on Wednesday that she was seeing a therapist.

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Osaka said the decision to finally seek out professional help came after her sister expressed concern for her.

"I finally started talking to a therapist after Indian Wells," said Osaka, after setting up a second-round clash with another former world number one Angelique Kerber. "It only took like a year after the French Open.

"I feel like I've been trying a lot of different things because I tend to internalise things, and I also want to do everything by myself."

"The mind is such a big thing. If you can get a professional to help you out .5%, that alone is worth it."

Australian Nick Kyrgios sealed a comfortable victory over Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday, while former world number one Naomi Osaka defeated Astra Sharma.

Australian Nick Kyrgios sealed a comfortable victory over Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday, while former world number one Naomi Osaka defeated Astra Sharma. Wildcard Kyrgios fired down 12 aces and did not face a single breakpoint in his 7-6(3) 6-3 win. "It was a hell of a performance," Kyrgios said. "Getting on late, it wasn’t easy. So I'm really proud of myself with the way I responded. I felt good, I competed well today against a tough opponent." The Australian said he would be a "complete underdog" in his second-round match against Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev. ALSO READ: Exclusive! Ash Barty has always done things her own way: Shocked Ricky Ponting on tennis great's retirement "But I feel confident. If I'm serving well and play well from the back, I can beat anyone," he added. Earlier, Osaka was cheered on to a 6-3 6-4 win over Australia's Sharma. Osaka was in complete command right from the moment she stepped onto the Hard Rock Stadium court, never allowing Sharma a single break opportunity while keeping her 96th-ranked opponent under constant pressure, converting two of 11 breakpoints. After the match, Osaka soaked up the applause from the sparse crowd in what was a far different atmosphere from 11 days earlier in Indian Wells when she fought back tears after being heckled during a second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova. "This is like my home tournament," smiled Osaka during her on-court interview, prompting a round of cheers. ALSO READ: 'A champion in every sense of the word': Tennis stars pay tribute to retiring World No 1 Ashleigh Barty "Honestly I just didn't want to let anything bother me today no matter what happened, like the last match I played was not the greatest memory for me." "I just wanted to prove I could come back out here and compete and no matter if I won or lost just know I had the best attitude that I could." A four-times Grand Slam champion, Japan's Osaka has seen her ranking fall to 77th coming into the tournament after she took a break from tennis following last year's U.S. Open to prioritise her mental health. Osaka's mental health struggles first manifested themselves at the 2021 French Open when she withdrew from the Grand Slam after deciding to boycott post-match media duties, explaining she had been suffering from depression. She has taken breaks from the sport on several occasions and said after her match on Wednesday that she was seeing a therapist. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal out of action for six weeks with stress fracture ahead of French Open 2022 Osaka said the decision to finally seek out professional help came after her sister expressed concern for her. "I finally started talking to a therapist after Indian Wells," said Osaka, after setting up a second-round clash with another former world number one Angelique Kerber. "It only took like a year after the French Open. "I feel like I've been trying a lot of different things because I tend to internalise things, and I also want to do everything by myself." "The mind is such a big thing. If you can get a professional to help you out .5%, that alone is worth it."

Miami Open: Nick Kyrgios storms into second round, Naomi Osaka wins first match since heckling incident

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal said he felt sorry for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells, but added that tennis players needed to be ready to deal with adversities.

Osaka, who sparked a conversation about mental health in sports last year with her withdrawal from the French Open, was thrown off her game and began to cry after a person screamed, "Naomi, you suck!" early on in her 6-0 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova.

After the match, Osaka spoke directly to the otherwise supportive crowd, saying the incident reminded her of the abuse Venus and Serena Williams received at the tournament in 2001, which led them to boycott the event for more than a decade.

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"In the real world, that happens, you know? I feel very sorry for her," Nadal said after his 7-5 6-3 win over Daniel Evans on Monday. "We are very lucky people that we're able to enjoy amazing experiences ... because we are tennis players.

"Even if is terrible to hear ... we need to be prepared for that, no? We need to resist these kind of issues that can happen when you are exposed to the people. Nothing is perfect in this life, no? We need to be ready for adversities."

"I understand that probably Naomi suffered a lot with these kind of issues that she has, mental (health) issues. The only thing that I wish her is recover well from that and wish her all the very best."

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Daniil Medvedev said he could understand Osaka's response to the heckling after he himself was booed and heckled by sections of the shamelessly pro-Nadal crowd during the Australian Open final in January.

"I felt not great in Australia," Medvedev said after his loss to Gael Monfils. "I can feel the fans that maybe say, what the hell? They're (players) getting millions. They should be ready for everything.

"At the same time we're humans. Sometimes we feel bad. Sometimes we feel good. I can understand that Naomi didn't feel that great when she heard it and I can completely understand her feelings."

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal said he felt sorry for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells, but added that tennis players needed to be ready to deal with adversities.

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal said he felt sorry for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells, but added that tennis players needed to be ready to deal with adversities. Osaka, who sparked a conversation about mental health in sports last year with her withdrawal from the French Open, was thrown off her game and began to cry after a person screamed, "Naomi, you suck!" early on in her 6-0 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova. After the match, Osaka spoke directly to the otherwise supportive crowd, saying the incident reminded her of the abuse Venus and Serena Williams received at the tournament in 2001, which led them to boycott the event for more than a decade. ALSO READ: Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev loses World No. 1 spot after shock loss to Gael Monfils, Rafael Nadal wins "In the real world, that happens, you know? I feel very sorry for her," Nadal said after his 7-5 6-3 win over Daniel Evans on Monday. "We are very lucky people that we're able to enjoy amazing experiences ... because we are tennis players. "Even if is terrible to hear ... we need to be prepared for that, no? We need to resist these kind of issues that can happen when you are exposed to the people. Nothing is perfect in this life, no? We need to be ready for adversities." "I understand that probably Naomi suffered a lot with these kind of issues that she has, mental (health) issues. The only thing that I wish her is recover well from that and wish her all the very best." ALSO READ: Stefanos Tsitsipas 'not very frustrated' from early Indian Wells exit Daniil Medvedev said he could understand Osaka's response to the heckling after he himself was booed and heckled by sections of the shamelessly pro-Nadal crowd during the Australian Open final in January. "I felt not great in Australia," Medvedev said after his loss to Gael Monfils. "I can feel the fans that maybe say, what the hell? They're (players) getting millions. They should be ready for everything. "At the same time we're humans. Sometimes we feel bad. Sometimes we feel good. I can understand that Naomi didn't feel that great when she heard it and I can completely understand her feelings."

Players need to build resilience to deal with hecklers, says Nadal after Osaka's tearful Indian Wells exit

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells but said unruly fans were an unfortunate part of sports.

Osaka was thrown off her game and began to cry after a person screamed, "Naomi, you suck!" early on in her eventual 6-0 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova.

After the match, Osaka spoke directly to the otherwise supportive crowd, saying the incident reminded her of the abuse Venus and Serena Williams received at the tournament in 2001, which led them to boycott the event for more than a decade.

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"It's a difficult one," Murray told reporters after his second-round loss on Sunday.

"I've often thought watching certain sports, I wouldn't say I've often seen it loads in tennis ... but if I watch a football or a soccer match and a player's going to take throw-in or a corner kick and the crowd are just hurling insults at those individuals."

"I always think, how is that allowed? Like, you can't do that," he said, adding that such behaviour would be unacceptable in public or any other workplace setting.

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Murray said he had heard comments that were "not comfortable" when playing Davis Cup matches away from home in intense environments.

"Obviously I feel for Naomi, that it upset her a lot but yeah, it's always been something that`s been part of sport, I guess, as well," Murray said.

"So, you know, you have to, I guess, be prepared for that in some ways and be able to tolerate it because it does happen regularly across all sports."

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells but said unruly fans were an unfortunate part of sports.

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells but said unruly fans were an unfortunate part of sports. Osaka was thrown off her game and began to cry after a person screamed, "Naomi, you suck!" early on in her eventual 6-0 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova. After the match, Osaka spoke directly to the otherwise supportive crowd, saying the incident reminded her of the abuse Venus and Serena Williams received at the tournament in 2001, which led them to boycott the event for more than a decade. ALSO READ: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs to register their maiden win in ICC Women's World Cup history "It's a difficult one," Murray told reporters after his second-round loss on Sunday. "I've often thought watching certain sports, I wouldn't say I've often seen it loads in tennis ... but if I watch a football or a soccer match and a player's going to take throw-in or a corner kick and the crowd are just hurling insults at those individuals." "I always think, how is that allowed? Like, you can't do that," he said, adding that such behaviour would be unacceptable in public or any other workplace setting. ALSO READ: Shreyas Iyer becomes first Indian to achieve rare feat with twin half-centuries in pink-ball Test vs Sri Lanka Murray said he had heard comments that were "not comfortable" when playing Davis Cup matches away from home in intense environments. "Obviously I feel for Naomi, that it upset her a lot but yeah, it's always been something that`s been part of sport, I guess, as well," Murray said. "So, you know, you have to, I guess, be prepared for that in some ways and be able to tolerate it because it does happen regularly across all sports."

Hecklers are an unfortunate part of sports: Andy Murray after Naomi Osaka reduced to tears at Indian Wells

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament.

Japan's Osaka, ranked 78th in the world after her third-round exit at the Australian Open, was rocked early in the first set when someone in the crowd yelled "Naomi, you suck."

She pleaded with the chair umpire to take action to no avail, and at 0-3 down in the second-round match, her emotions spilled over.

Osaka pulled herself together and resumed the match, but Kudermetova, the 21st seed, raced through the opening set before Osaka managed to hold serve to open the second.

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Although she lifted her game, Osaka couldn't capitalize on any of her four break points in the contest, and a break of serve in the seventh game of the second set was enough for Kudermetova to capture the victory.

Osaka put athlete mental health in the spotlight in a difficult 2021 in which she revealed she had suffered depression.

But speaking on court after the match she said it wasn't that she found the comment so hurtful that she was upset, but because it reminded her of Venus and Serena Williams being heckled at Indian Wells in 2001.

"To be honest I feel like I've been heckled before it didn't really bother me," she said.

"But, like, I've watched a video of Venus and Serena being heckled here."

"If you've never watched it you should watch it," she added, tearing up again.

"I don't know why, but it went into my head and it got replayed a lot.

"I'm trying not to cry," she said, her voice breaking.

"I just have to say thank you and congratulations," she added with a nod to Kudermetova. "Thank you."

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The superstar Williams sisters boycotted Indian Wells for 14 years over the events of 2001.

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Venus had pulled out of a semi-final match against her sister with a knee injury.

The next day Serena faced Kim Clijsters in the final, and when Venus and their father Richard Williams took their seats the crowd jeered them, going on to boo Serena throughout the match.

The jeering continued after Serena won and went to embrace Venus and Richard Williams courtside, with Richard saying he was the target of racial slurs.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament. Japan's Osaka, ranked 78th in the world after her third-round exit at the Australian Open, was rocked early in the first set when someone in the crowd yelled "Naomi, you suck." She pleaded with the chair umpire to take action to no avail, and at 0-3 down in the second-round match, her emotions spilled over. Osaka pulled herself together and resumed the match, but Kudermetova, the 21st seed, raced through the opening set before Osaka managed to hold serve to open the second. ALSO READ: Indian Wells: World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev beats MacHac to ease into R3, Stefanos Tsitsipas survives scare Although she lifted her game, Osaka couldn't capitalize on any of her four break points in the contest, and a break of serve in the seventh game of the second set was enough for Kudermetova to capture the victory. Osaka put athlete mental health in the spotlight in a difficult 2021 in which she revealed she had suffered depression. But speaking on court after the match she said it wasn't that she found the comment so hurtful that she was upset, but because it reminded her of Venus and Serena Williams being heckled at Indian Wells in 2001. "To be honest I feel like I've been heckled before it didn't really bother me," she said. "But, like, I've watched a video of Venus and Serena being heckled here." "If you've never watched it you should watch it," she added, tearing up again. "I don't know why, but it went into my head and it got replayed a lot. "I'm trying not to cry," she said, her voice breaking. "I just have to say thank you and congratulations," she added with a nod to Kudermetova. "Thank you." “I just wanted to say ‘Thank You.” “I’ve gotten heckled before but heckled here, I watched a video of Venus and Serena getting heckled here. If you haven’t watched it, you should watch it.” A tearful Naomi Osaka after a fool fan heckled her vs Veronika Kudermetova #BNPPO22 pic.twitter.com/NkM7MoRwD4 — Andrew Jones (@TWDTV1) March 13, 2022 × The superstar Williams sisters boycotted Indian Wells for 14 years over the events of 2001. ALSO READ: Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal stages spectacular comeback to beat USA's Sebastian Korda Venus had pulled out of a semi-final match against her sister with a knee injury. The next day Serena faced Kim Clijsters in the final, and when Venus and their father Richard Williams took their seats the crowd jeered them, going on to boo Serena throughout the match. The jeering continued after Serena won and went to embrace Venus and Richard Williams courtside, with Richard saying he was the target of racial slurs.

Naomi Osaka brought to tears by heckler at Indian Wells as she exits tournament after loss

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