The Megyn Kelly Show

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NPR's Embarrassing Excuse, Another Socialist Victory, and Smug Serena Williams, with Matt Taibbi and Rob Finnerty | Ep. 1351

Explore episode Jul 1, 2026

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Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon Kimono Entrance and the New Tennis Divas

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Kelly frames the Wimbledon discussion with Osaka, who famously refused to face press at the French Open citing mental health concerns and changed tournament rules to accommodate players' psychological needs. Now Osaka arrives at Wimbledon in an elaborate white kimono, commanding maximum attention — but on her own terms. Kelly notes the contradiction: Osaka wants the spotlight but not the scrutiny that comes with it, complains about press aggression but stages elaborate arrivals. Finnerty reflects on the contrast with the competitive tennis icons of the 1990s — Sampras, Agassi, McEnroe, Evert, Steffi Graf — who competed fiercely and submitted to the press as part of the job. He says today's generation has become a cohort of 'weaklings' who are too fragile to hold a press conference while earning millions in endorsements.

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