Naomi Osaka says that she is proud to have brought some important issues to light after her withdrawal from last year’s French Open due to mental health struggles. Before the 2021 French Open, Osaka vowed to not ‘do any press during Roland Garros’ due to depression, saying it can create self-doubt to have to answer questions after a loss. As a result Osaka was threatened by all four Grand Slam tournaments of possible additional punishment, including disqualification or suspension.
