Four-Time Grand Slam Champ, Naomi Osaka Withdrew From French Open, Dealing With Mental Health Issues
- ByStartupStory | June 1, 2021
Naomi Osak withdrew from French Open and wrote on Twitter that she will be taking a break from competition, and that she experiences huge waves of anxiety before speaking to the media.Osaka’s agent, Stuart Duguid, confirmed Naomi Osaka withdrew from French Open before her second-round match at the clay-court tournament in Paris.
“Here, in Paris, I was already feeling vulnerable and anxious so I thought it was better to exercise self-care and skip the press conferences,” Naomi wrote.
“First and foremost we are sorry and sad for Naomi Osaka. The outcome of Naomi Osaka withdrew from French Open is unfortunate,” French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton said on Monday.“We wish her the best and the quickest possible recovery. And we look forward to having Naomi in our tournament next year.”
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