Osaka, 23, announced last week that she would not be taking media questions at Roland-Garros because she thinks journalists ‘doubt’ her and she didn’t want to ‘subject’ herself to their tough questions More tennis stars are reversing their criticism of Naomi Osaka after she pulled out of the French Open on Monday and revealed she … Read more
Naomi Osaka’s tennis career is ‘IN DANGER’ says three-time Wimbledon winner Boris Becker – because he says she ‘can’t cope with part of the job’ after Japanese star withdrew from the French Open following reaction to her media boycott Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open in the wake of her media boycott … Read more
Naomi Osaka, 23, PULLS OUT of French Open in wake of her media boycott as she says she is ‘taking time away from the court’ and reveals her depression and social anxiety struggles World No 2 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the rest of this year’s French Open The Japanese won her opening match … Read more
Naomi Osaka, 23, on Sunday at Roland Garros. She refused to take part in the press conference afterwards, saying she didn’t want to ‘subject’ herself to journalists because they ‘doubt’ her and she wanted to protect her mental health Tennis veterans Patrick McEnroe and Billie Jean King weighed into the row over Naomi Osaka‘s decision … Read more
Naomi Osaka is a brilliant tennis player. The big-serving Japanese star is the first Asian woman to become No1 in the world rankings and has won four Grand Slam singles titles. She is also the highest-paid female athlete in the world, raking in $55.2 million in the past 12 months, $5.2 million from tennis winnings … Read more
MIKE DICKSON: I sympathise with Naomi Osaka’s plight, but talking is part of the deal – nobody is bigger than the game and the Grand Slams are right to reassert that principle Sharing your thoughts is a key part of the grand bargain of professional sports There is a reason every player who reaches the … Read more
Last Wednesday on social media that she would not participate in the mandatory media interviews at Roland-Garros 2021. Following this announcement, the Roland-Garros teams asked her to reconsider her position and tried unsuccessfully to speak with her to check on her well-being, understand the specifics of her issue and what might be done to address it … Read more
Hailey Bieber looked incredible as she modelled Levi’s 501 jeans for the denim brand in a stunning new photoshoot. The model, 24, was joined by footballer Marcus Rashford ahead of the company’s 148th birthday on May 20. Actor Jaden Smith, Basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, YouTuber Emma Chamberlain, actress Barbie Ferreira and tennis player Naomi Osaka … Read more