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Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has from the French Tennis Open citing stress from having to the world's media. Japan's world number two Osaka, 23, she did not want to do interviews after her matches to " her mental health". The Women's Tennis Association said this was in breach of her obligations as a professional player. It initially to her from the tournament if she did not to the media. It has since backtracked and said it wants to " meaningful improvements" in supporting players with mental health problems. It added: "We Naomi for sharing in her own words the pressures and anxieties she is ."

Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion and the reigning champion at the US Open and the Australian Open. She has problems coping with the stress of in the spotlight as one of tennis' biggest stars. She said: "The truth is that I have long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018." Organisers of the four Opens have criticism for the way they have Ms Osaka's mental health concerns. However, it recently stated: "We with the unique pressures tennis players may ." Many top players have said they are fully behind Ms Osaka. Serena Williams her support, saying: "I feel for Naomi....I I could give her a hug."