'We did it the right way': French Open defends stance in Osaka dealings
WEBJun 13, 2021 · On Sunday, French Open organizers defended their 'pragmatic' approach in dealing with four-time major champion Naomi Osaka, before the Japanese tennis star decided to withdraw from the...
Naomi Osaka’s Complicated Withdrawal from the French Open
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Louisa Thomas writes about the tennis star Naomi Osaka’s abrupt withdrawal from the 2021 French Open, her refusal to do press conferences at the event, and her statement saying that she has...
Why Naomi Osaka Fought the French Open - The Atlantic
WEBJun 2, 2021 · Rather than figure out a way to support Osaka or come to a workable compromise, French Open officials fined her $15,000 after she didn’t participate in the mandatory news conference following her...
Naomi Osaka Quits the French Open After News Conference …
WEBMay 31, 2021 · PARIS — The weeklong confrontation between Naomi Osaka, the second-ranked woman in tennis, and leaders of the sport’s four Grand Slam tournaments turned bitter on Monday when Ms. Osaka withdrew...
Osaka withdraws from French Open, saying it’s best for the
WEBNaomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday and wrote on Twitter that she would be taking a break from competition, a dramatic turn of events for a four-time Grand Slam champion who...
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open & reveals 'bouts of …
WEBMay 31, 2021 · World number two Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open after the controversy over her refusal to speak to the media at the tournament. In a tweet announcing the move, Japan's Osaka...
Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open is the latest …
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Naomi Osaka's stance against mandatory press engagements during the French Open shows the shy tennis star has found a voice as a quiet activist.
Naomi Osaka opens up about French Open withdrawal, mental …
WEBJul 8, 2021 · Women's tennis star Naomi Osaka opened up about her shocking decision to withdraw from the French Open last month to preserve her mental health, clarifying the stance she took and saying...
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, says it's 'best thing' …
WEBMay 31, 2021 · Tennis star Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open citing an ongoing battle with depression and social anxiety. Osaka had previously said she wouldn’t do any press conferences during...
4-time Slam champ Osaka out of French Open, cites anxiety
WEBMay 31, 2021 · Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, citing anxiety. The four-time Grand Slam champion announced on Twitter that she was taking a break from competition and revealed she has “suffered long bouts of depression.”