Naomi Osaka announced she wouldn't continue in the 2021 French Open on Monday in order to prioritize her mental health ... ( read original story ...)
Brands Support Naomi Osaka Following Withdrawal From French Open
Nike, Tag Heuer and Sweetgreen are backing the tennis champion after she announced on Monday she would not participate in the tournament. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-We need Naomi, says Monfils after Osaka’s French Open withdrawal
French number one Gael Monfils said tennis needed Naomi Osaka back on court after the Japanese player withdrew from the French Open amid a row over her media duties and revealed she had been ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Sponsors Back Naomi Osaka On Her French Open Withdrawal
Tennis star Naomi Osaka received unequivocal support from her corporate sponsors, including Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) following her decision to withdraw from the French Open ... ( read original story ...)
Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns
The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka's stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to address players' concerns about mental health. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Support From Grand Slam Leaders Days After She’s Threatened With Suspension
The No. 2-ranked player was fined for skipping a news conference Sunday and withdrew from the competition the next day, citing anxiety over media interviews. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams says she feels for Naomi Osaka, also gets post-match press conference anxiety
Following Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open, Serena Williams said she has experienced the same type of anxiety. ( read original story ...)
What Naomi Osaka’s Exit from the French Open Might Mean for Athletes In the Future
Osaka's decision to open up about her mental health may have a ripple effect amongst pros and everyday people, too. ( read original story ...)
The French Open’s treatment of Naomi Osaka hurts athletes everywhere
The backlash from tournament officials feels like a tone-deaf attempt to discipline tennis’s brightest young female star ... ( read original story ...)
‘So damn impressive’: Celebrities stand with Naomi Osaka after French Open exit
Athletes, actors and other prominent figures fiercely defend Naomi Osaka on social media after the tennis star withdrew from the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows a shift in sport’s balance of power
The most regrettable aspect of the withdrawal of the world’s highest paid female athlete from one of her sport’s top championships is that it surely could have been avoided. Naomi Osaka chose before ... ( read original story ...)
When do the 2021 Olympics start? What new events will there be in Tokyo? Here’s what you need to know about Summer Olympics
After a yearlong postponement, the 2021 Summer Olympics are closing in. When do they start? What new events are in play? Here's what you need to know. ( read original story ...)
Slow Japan Vaccination Rate Is Elevating Risk For Tokyo Olympics
Vaccinations under the current pace are not going to help prevent infections during the Olympics,” a top medical official said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: ‘I always want more’ – Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones
Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones says she "always wants more" as she targets a history-making third consecutive title in Tokyo this summer. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Should Be a Strong ADA Reminder for Employers
Naomi Osaka said she suffers from depression and, as such, she didn't want to participate in the mandatory press conferences. The French Open and all Grand slam officials held strong and insisted, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2021: Birendra Lakra desperate to be in Indian hockey team
He is still unsure about his place in the Indian hockey team but defender Birendra Lakra is determined to make the cut for the Tokyo Games and make it count. ( read original story ...)