It's Creeping Me Out: Naomi Osaka Upset on Criticism for Swimsuit Pictures as Tennis Star is Asked to Maintain 'Innocent Image'

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Naomi Osaka has said that she is "creeped out" by fans who urge her to maintain her "innocent image" in apparent response to social media comments on her being pictured in swimwear.

"I just wanna say it's creeping me out how many people are commenting at me to maintain my "innocent image" and "don't try to be someone your not"," Naomi Osaka said in a tweet.

"You don't know me, I'm 22, I wear swimsuits to the pool. Why do you feel like you can comment on what I can wear?" she added.

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