Naomi Osaka Pays Tribute to 'Challengers' in Viral TikTok Video
Tennis star Naomi Osaka channels Zendaya's character from the movie 'Challengers' in a popular TikTok post, garnering significant attention and praise.
- Naomi Osaka mimics Zendaya's character from 'Challengers' in a TikTok video, reflecting her admiration for the film.
- The video features Osaka sporting sunglasses and executing a slow-motion serve, set to the film’s intense score.
- Osaka's post has received widespread acclaim, with the official Challengers account and fans calling the tribute 'iconic'.
- Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes revealed that Osaka's 2018 US Open victory over Serena Williams inspired parts of 'Challengers'.
- The film, starring Zendaya, delves into intense personal and professional conflicts within a love triangle involving tennis players.
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