An incredulous Japan is saying “masaka” — or, in English, “No way.”TOKYO -- “Masaka" — or, in English, “No way.” That's how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Olympics, erasing her chances for gold. Japanese media relayed urgent reports on her loss, with “masaka” in the headlines. Some Japanese said it broke their hearts to imagine how much Osaka had wanted to win the gold for her country. Shotaro Akiyama, a university student who loves to play tennis, said he hoped Osaka wouldn't give up. “She will have another chance at the gold.”———Follow Tokyo-based Associated Press journalist Yuri Kageyama on Twitter https://twitter.com/yurikageyama.

Source: ABC News July 27, 2021 08:03 UTC