Citing mental health concerns, Naomi Osaka says she won't do press at French Open
The Hindu
Expecting players to answer questions after losses amounted to “kicking a person while they’re down,” she said.
Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Wednesday said she will not take questions from the press at this year’s French Open, saying the nature of news conferences puts an undue burden on players’ mental health. “I’m writing this to say I’m not going to do any press during Roland Garros,” the Japanese player wrote on Twitter.
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