Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday, according to her social media, one day after tennis’ Grand Slams threatened disqualification or suspension if she continued to skip press conferences
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Naomi Osaka, the world’s No. 2 ranked player and a four-time Grand Slam winner, was fined $15,000 on Sunday for flouting her “contractual media obligations.” She said last week that she would not take part in post-match news conferences during the two-week French Open to safeguard her mental well-being. Her announcement Monday said that she has suffered from depression since 2018, and that she would withdraw “so that everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis.” This story is developing and will be updated. For more, click the link in our bio.
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Breaking News: Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open one day after officials threatened to expel her from the season’s second Grand Slam tournament if she continued to refuse to attend news conferences after her matches. https://t.co/9dzlrIsSmq
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Osaka previously announced she would be skipping press conferences during the tournament, a move that resulted in a $15,000 fine. In a statement announcing her departure, Osaka wrote "the truth is I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have a really hard time coping with that." Read more about this story through the link in our bio. (📸: Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do news conferences https://t.co/b1Dm8uEzfD
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Naomi Osaka says on Twitter that “the best thing for the tournament” is if she withdraws from the French Open. More at LINK IN BIO. #naomiosaka #tennis #frenchopen #mentalhealth #sports
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