How Naomi Osaka became the improbable, indispensable voice of our moment | Andrew Lawrence

By leveraging her widening platform to bring attention to victims of racial violence during her US Open title run, the 22-year-old delivered a message as powerful as her game When it comes to sporting events that make fashion statements, the US Open gives its players a long runway to rival anything you'd find at New York Fashion Week or even nearby LaGuardia International. Related: Naomi Osaka fights back to sink Victoria Azarenka and regain US Open