Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Wednesday said she will not take questions from the press at this year’s French Open, saying the nature of news conferences puts an undue burden on players’ mental health. “I’m writing this to say I’m not going to do any press during Roland Garros,” the Japanese player wrote on Twitter. Osaka said she hoped the “considerable amount” that she expects to be fined will go towards a mental health charity. Osaka has in the past used her platform and considerable press attention to highlight issues of police violence and racial inequality. French Open qualifiers are underway and the tournament is due to end on June 13.

Source: The Hindu May 27, 2021 07:27 UTC