Naomi Osaka Will Skip Press at 2021 French Open, Cites Mental Health
thewrap.compic.twitter.com/EegFSKnoieAthletes’ emotions often run high after competing, especially after not performing the way they would’ve liked — and Osaka said she feels certain members of the media take advantage of that.“I’ve watched many clips of athletes breaking down after a loss in the press room and I know you have as well.
I believe that whole situation is kicking a person while they’re down and I don’t understand the reasoning behind it,” she said.The four-time Grand Slam winner went on to explain that she means no disrespect to the tournament or to the individual journalists she’s developed relationships with over the years.“However,” she continued, “If the organizations think that they can just keep saying, ‘do press or you’re gonna be.
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