“Fake it for a minute”: Naomi Osaka refuses to acknowledge Victoria Mboko in Canadian Open speech as Sam Querrey calls her behavior unacceptable

Victoria Mboko triumphed over Naomi Osaka at the 2025 Canadian Open, but Osaka’s omission of Mboko’s name in her post-match speech drew criticism. Sam Querrey condemned Osaka’s behavior, urging her to show basic respect. Subsequently, Osaka apologized to Mboko via Instagram, citing emotional distress and now prepares for the US Open with her new coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski.