The titular Challengers competition was fierce and exciting, propelled by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor’s irresistible score.

Who better to celebrate the tennis-playing trio than two-time U.S. Open and two-time Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka?

She honors the the cast of the film, below.

EW Entertainers of the Year 2024: The Cast of Challengers by Naomi Osaka

O’Connor: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage; Zendaya: Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios; Faist: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Osaka: JC Olivera/Getty Images.

The cultural impact ofChallengerswas undeniable this year.

I cant remember a time when tennis culture was so at the forefront of pop culture.

Tashis passion and ambition for the game was very relatable.

She wanted so badly to win, as I and so many others on tour do.

Its certainly something Ive struggled with over the years.

There are characteristics of Tashi, Art, and Patrick in most professional tennis players.

I also enjoyed how the coach-to-player relationship was explored, which I dont feel is done often.

EW’s 2024 Entertainers of the Year