As Osaka was crowned the victor of this year’s tournament, in a dominant 6-2, 6-4 performance, Williams offered a few words to the young champion, as boos continued to pour down from the stands above.

“She said she was proud of me, and that I should know the crowd isn’t booing at me,” Osaka shared. “I was really happy she said that.”

Naomi Osaka reveals what Serena Williams said after US Open controversy

Class, grace, and sportsmanship.