A sporting career at the highest level can bring wealth, fame and adoration. It does not cushion you against the pain of being human When I saw the news of Read more

In pulling out of the French Open, the young tennis player has exposed a truth known to all players, fans and even journalists: the obligatory press conferences are pointless and Read more

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Messages flood in after tennis player withdraws from French Open saying press conferences worsen her anxiety and depression Athletes and sponsors in Naomi Osaka’s native Japan have joined much of Read more

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Kvitova fell and hurt her ankle leaving broadcast interview Naomi Osaka left event on Monday over press conference row Petra Kvitova was forced to withdraw from the French Open before Read more

The grand slams say Naomi Osaka’s decisions about press are ‘injurious’ to tennis. Perhaps they should look closer to home Amazing, really, that the most appalling people in tennis are Read more

The world No 2 has been treated as a threat, a familiar reception that black athletes receive when they step outside the box As the fallout from Naomi Osaka’s decision Read more

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