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Naomi Osaka’s (pic) decision to withdraw from the French Open, after revealing her battle with depression and anxiety, has cast a harsh light on the mental health of the sport’s superstars with one expert even accusing the media of “voyeurism”

Nick Kyrgios. (Getty Images) The mandatory press conferences thrown into the spotlight this week by Naomi Osakas shock withdrawal from the French Open are usually dull affairs, but occasionally spark tears, angry responses and even the odd heart to heart. Japanese star Osaka pulled out of Roland Garros after being fined $15,000 and threatened with disqualification by organisers following her refusal to speak to the media. The 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion likened...

World number one Novak Djokovic on Tuesday hailed Naomi Osaka as "brave and bold" for withdrawing from the French Open after revealing her struggles with depression and anxiety.

Punch Newspapers Sections Kindly share this story: FILE: Spains Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbias Novak Djokovic during the final of the Mens Italian Tennis Open at Foro Italico on May 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy. Photo: AFP Published 1 June 2021 Rafael Nadal began his bid for a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title with a straight sets win at the French Open on Tuesday as the fallout from Naomi Osaka’s revelations over depression and anxiety sent shockwaves through Roland Garros. Na...

PARIS: The mandatory press conferences thrown into the spotlight this week by Naomi Osaka’s shock withdrawal from the French Open are usually dull aff...

World number one Novak Djokovic kicked off his bid for a 19th Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 win over Tennys Sandgren

Osaka crisis throws light on stars' mental health and media 'voyeurism'

Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open, after revealing her battle with depression and anxiety, has thrown the tournament into turmoil and cast a harsh light on the mental health of the sport’s superstars. The 23-year-old world number two, and four-time major winner, said she will now take a break from the sport, putting her participation at Wimbledon and even her home Olympics at risk. Osaka was fined $15,000 and threatened with disqualification from Roland Garros after sh...

Athletes are not commodities, nor are they super human...

Barty survives as French Open reels from Osaka shockwave Issued on: 01/06/2021 - 16:47 Power-packed: Australias Ashleigh Barty returns the ball to Bernarda Pera Christophe ARCHAMBAULT AFP 3 min Paris (AFP) World number one Ashleigh Barty survived a French Open scare on Tuesday as the fallout from Naomi Osakas withdrawal and revelations over depression and anxiety sent shockwaves through Roland Garros. Top seed Barty marked her return to Paris for the...