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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 Osaka's 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 the post-match pressers to "kicking people when they're down". "I have often felt that people have...
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: Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the final of the Men's 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. Nadal, the 13-time champion in Paris, defeated 63rd-ranked Alexei Popyrin of Australia 6-3, 6-2, 7-...
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...