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Kevin Hart takes on Naomi Osaka in pickleball: ‘Whooped my ass like I stole something’

The four-time Grand Slam champion came back from a game down against the celebrity on his home turf in Los Angeles.

ByLiya Davidov

Published Dec 19, 2024

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Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka joined aspiring pickleballer Kevin Hart in a game of pickleball at his home in Los Angeles. And the comedian and actor may not have been joking when he wrote on Instagram, “Word on the street is that I might be a pro in pickle ball.”

Hart showed some solid form in this clip which made the rounds online:

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In a heated first game, Hart came out on top 11-7, but that didn’t deter Osaka.

“[She] came over to my house and whooped my ass like I stole something 😂😂😂😂😂,” Hart writes. “She made me understand the true definition of a pro and beat me 11-1…I got her right where I want her… this isn’t over god damn it!!!!!!”

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Joined by Stu Duguid, founder of Evolve, and Kyle Robiskie, Executive VP of Marketing at ZICO, the foursome enjoyed a competitive day in the sun. Even though Osaka overpowered Hart in the end, there was nothing but love—even in pickleball.

“Can’t wait to watch you kick ass in the Australian Open!!!!!” closed Hart.