Naomi Osaka Autographed Sports Illustrated Cover Print 2020 “Sportsperson of the Year” 15.5" x20"

Many people who have met Naomi Osaka would describe her personality on the tennis court as shy and reserved.  With that said, it should not be mistaken of how much of a fierce competitor she really is. In pursuit of her third grand slam title in three years Osaka would injure her hamstring in the final at the Cincinnati Open in 2020, she would be forced to default in the final to Victoria Azarenka.  Due to the COVID pandemic the US Open would be played at the same venue in New York and only a week later. It was here where Osaka showed the world what champions are made of. Just a week removed from defaulting in the Cincinnati Open final she would battle through her hamstring injury and reach the final again, this time coming out victorious over nemesis Victoria Azarenka. Truly 2020 would be remembered as a year of endurance and victory for Osaka.

Osaka has autographed this Sports Illustrated cover reprint from December 2020, 15½”x 20” image in silver paint pen. Her signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated’s Five-Step Process.