Naomi Osaka had announced last week that she would be skipping all her media commitments at Roland Garros this year in a bid to safeguard her mental health. But not a lot was known about her issues at that point of time, and so many attacked the Japanese for failing to fulfil her contractual media obligations.
But Naomi Osaka took to Twitter on Monday to announce her withdrawal from the claycourt Major, asserting how she does not want to become a “distraction”. She also admitted that the timing of her previous statement was not “ideal”, but asserted that she never intended to triviliaze the issue of mental health.
The World No. 2 further wrote that she suffers from social anxiety, which is why she can often be seen wearing headphones and avoiding human interaction. Naomi Osaka also issued an apology to some of the journalists she likes, and explained how anxiety played a big role in her decision to boycott press conferences.
“I’m gonna take some time away from the court now” - Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka went on to reveal that she plans to take some time away from tennis, but didn’t give a specific date for her return. Osaka also stressed that she wants to work with the tour to find a way to cater to the mental well-being of all parties involved.
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