The 22-year-old Osaka has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players against racial injustice in the United States.
One police officer involved was fired by the city's police department in June. Two other officers have been placed on administrative reassignment. No criminal charges have been filed against any of the three.
Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make "political, religious and personal statements"
From Black Lives Matter protests in the United States to deadly floods in Japan, here's all the top stories in images from the past week.
Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, and now-retired four-times champion Sebastian Vettel, have been among those making political statements at races in recent seasons.
As she stepped out to play the US Open final on Saturday, Naomi Osaka wore a mask with the name Tamir Rice emblazoned on it.
"There is no place for hate and racism in our society. Empathy and shared understanding are a start, but we must do more," Nadella said in a tweet on Monday. "I stand with the Black and African American community and we are committed to building on this work in our company and in our communities."
Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.
The settlement was among the largest in a case of police misconduct and was announced as Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on Floyd's neck, has been charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Already a sporting icon, Osaka's fight for equality has focussed even more attention on her
Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5, 6-4 win over the 96th ranked Kristie Ahn.
The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.
Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.
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