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Osaka and Townsend's dinner for Black players at French Open caused 'bit of a stir' on social media
- Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend organized a dinner for Black players at the French Open, including Coco Gauff, Gael Monfils, Asia Muhammad, and Chris Eubanks, which received attention on social media.
- Coco Gauff defeated Taylor Townsend in the opening singles round, which was followed by a ceremony honoring Althea Gibson's 70th anniversary of her 1956 French Open victory.
- Althea Gibson was the first Black tennis player to compete at a major tournament and to win a Grand Slam title, breaking tennis' color barrier at the 1950 U.S. Nationals.
- Townsend quoted lyrics by rappers Finesse2tymes and Tupac Shakur to comment on social reactions and racial challenges in tennis.
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Osaka and Townsend's dinner for Black players at French Open caused 'bit of a stir' on social media
Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend drew attention off the court for organizing a dinner for Black players before the French Open started.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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C 19%
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