Answer to Dictation 1
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Tennis Open.
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Answer to Dictation 2
She did not want to do interviews after matches to protect her mental health.
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Answer to Dictation 3
It initially threatened to expel her from the tournament.
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Answer to Dictation 4
Meaningful improvements in supporting players with mental health problems.
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Answer to Dictation 5
We commend Naomi for sharing in her own words the pressures and anxieties.
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Answer to Dictation 6
The reigning champion at the US Open and the Australian Open.
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Answer to Dictation 7
She has had problems coping with the stress of being in the spotlight.
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Answer to Dictation 8
The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since.
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Answer to Dictation 9
Criticism for the way they have handled Ms Osaka's mental health concerns.
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Answer to Dictation 10
We empathise with the unique pressures tennis players may face.
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