Naomi Osaka’s match against Veronika Kudermetova at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells was disruspted by a heckler Saturday.
According to multiple reports, the heckler appeared to yell “Naomi, you suck!” while Kudermetova was preparing to serve. Osaka then tried to get the heckler ejected from the match.
In between games, Osaka asked the chair umpire if she could use the microphone to address the crowd, but her request was denied. Osaka then sat in her seat with tears in her eyes before the next game began.
Kudermetova ultimately defeated Osaka, 6-0, 6-4, to advance to the next round.