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Sponsors hail Naomi Osaka's 'courage' on mental health after star's French Open pullout

Osaka received criticism by some who say the media events are just “ part of the job." But Nike, Sweetgreen and other sponsors put out statements in support of the 23-year-old star after she revealed her struggles.

L'affaire Naomi Osaka puts spotlight on uneasy relationship between athletes and success

What does success do to a mind that has been hardwired for years—even decades—to move on from defeats and zealously chase victory? And what can be done to prevent other athletes—particularly the younger ones—from falling in the same trap?

French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka and the double-edged swords that are press conferences

Not every tennis player is comfortable with press conferences, especially after a close loss. But the Grand Slam rules don't help the athletes.

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic sees off Tennys Sandgren in straight sets; Venus Williams crashes out

Top seed Djokovic, the champion in Paris in 2016, is attempting to become the first man in more than 50 years to win all four Slams multiple times.

French Open 2021: Organisers' lack of empathy for Naomi Osaka disconcerting as tennis star withdraws from Roland Garros

When something as complex as mental health needed to be treated with kid gloves and empathy, the organisers’ heavy-handed approach made things significantly worse.

French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka withdraws after media boycott row; reveals battle with depression since 2018

23-year-old Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 on Sunday and threatened with disqualification by French Open organisers after she refused to carry out a mandatory news conference following her first round win.