Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open highlights how prioritizing mental wellness goes against the rules, on the court and off
- Written by Dorothy Chin, Associate Research Psychologist, University of California, Los Angeles
Naomi Osaka keeps her eye on the ball as she prepares to serve.Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua via Getty ImagesJapanese tennis star Naomi Osaka announced that she would withdraw from the French Open after she was fined and threatened with being disqualified for not speaking to media during the tournament to protect her mental health.
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