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Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Tennis Open citing stress from having to address the world's media. Japan's world number two Osaka, 23, announced she did not want to do interviews after her matches to "protect her mental health". The Women's Tennis Association said this was in breach of her obligations as a professional player. It initially threatened to expel her from the tournament if she did not talk to the media. It has since backtracked and said it wants to "create meaningful improvements" in supporting players with mental health problems. It added: "We commend Naomi for sharing in her own words the pressures and anxieties she is feeling."
Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion and is the reigning champion at the US Open and the Australian Open. She has had problems coping with the stress of being in the spotlight as one of tennis' biggest stars. She said: "The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018." Organisers of the four Opens have faced criticism for the way they have handled Ms Osaka's mental health concerns. However, it recently stated: "We empathise with the unique pressures tennis players may face." Many top players have said they are fully behind Ms Osaka. Serena Williams offered her support, saying: "I feel for Naomi....I wish I could give her a hug."
Comprehension questions- Who did Naomi Osaka not want to address?
- Where is Naomi Osaka on the world tennis rankings?
- What did the Women's Tennis Association say Ms Osaka breached?
- What did the Women's Tennis Association threaten to do to Ms Osaka?
- What was Naomi Osaka commended for?
- How many Grand Slams has Naomi Osaka won?
- What has Ms Osaka suffered long bouts of?
- What faced criticism for the way it handled Ms Osaka's concerns?
- Who is fully behind Ms Osaka?
- Who wants to give Naomi Osaka a hug?
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