Photo: Getty ImagesNaomi Osaka has received support from her country Japan, her sponsors, leading sporting figures and tennis fans. "We wish to offer Naomi Osaka our support and assistance in any way possible as she takes time away from the court," they said in a statement. French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton read a prepared statement on Monday offering Osaka support but then did not take questions afterwards, leading to some criticism. "So the FFT handled the Ms Osaka mental health concerns without empathy or sensitivity. Six-time major champion Boris Becker was worried Osaka's career could be in danger because of her mental health issues.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2021 20:26 UTC