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. “On behalf of the Grand Slams, we wish to offer Naomi Osaka our support and assistance in any way possible as she takes time away from the court. Various tennis players, including sisters Serena and Venus Williams, offered support for Osaka. “Our generation is becoming more open and open, which can be a good thing and also a bad thing sometimes. “We need her back on the court, back (at) the press conference — and back happy.”___Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...AP Sports Writer Sam Petrequin in Paris contributed to this report.

Source: thestar June 01, 2021 17:47 UTC