Tennis Great John McEnroe Expresses Support For Naomi Osaka: ‘I Can Relate’
3 years, 5 months ago

Tennis Great John McEnroe Expresses Support For Naomi Osaka: ‘I Can Relate’

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Tennis legend John McEnroe expressed support for Naomi Osaka, the 23-year-old tennis superstar who has made headlines for the steps she’s taken to prioritize her mental health. 1 player who has seven Grand Slam singles titles to his name, said he could “relate” to Osaka’s statements about anxiety and mental health. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner who is ranked second in the world in women’s tennis, later withdrew from the German Open and announced her decision to drop out of Wimbledon to take “some personal time with friends and family.” Her agent said last month that she was still expected to play in the upcoming Olympics, where she will represent Japan. “So hopefully it’ll get better soon.” In an interview last month, McEnroe expressed concerns that Osaka might retire early like Swedish legend Bjorn Borg, who left the sport at the age of 26 after winning 11 Grand Slam singles titles.

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Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals

LA Times  

Controversial champion Naomi Osaka makes her return to tennis just as Ben Rothenberg publishes an intriguing biography, “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice.” On the Shelf Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice By Ben Rothenberg Dutton: 496 pages, $35 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may …

The mental and physical tolls of the tennis season weigh on players by the US Open
1 year, 3 months ago

The mental and physical tolls of the tennis season weigh on players by the US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic considers his mental state just as important as his physical condition when it comes to being prepared to play his best at age 36. “I just feel that there is always, I guess, an extra gear that you have inside of you and you can find when you dig deep to handle and manage energy …

McEnroe upbeat on future of tennis despite Federer, Serena exit
2 years, 3 months ago

McEnroe upbeat on future of tennis despite Federer, Serena exit

The Hindu  

John McEnroe says Roger Federer and Serena Williams are "irreplaceable" but that tennis "goes on no matter what" as the Swiss prepares to play his final match on Friday. McEnroe, who won seven Grand Slam singles titles, said Williams had "brought electricity" to the recent US Open, where she lost in the third round. But he said other players such …

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. “It’s important now we take into consideration those problems,” said Chevalier, a former pro player who has not worked previously in the area of mental health, “not to repeat a similar situation and to prevent instead of acting when it’s already here.” New amenities for players at …

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open
2 years, 7 months ago

Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. “It’s important now we take into consideration those problems,” said Chevalier, a former pro player who has not worked previously in the area of mental health, “not to repeat a similar situation and to prevent instead of acting when it’s already here.” According to Chevalier, new amenities …

Naomi Osaka at French Open news conference: ‘I think I’m OK’
2 years, 7 months ago

Naomi Osaka at French Open news conference: ‘I think I’m OK’

Associated Press  

PARIS — Naomi Osaka cracked jokes at Roland Garros on Friday — and, yes, laughed at those jokes. All of which seemed to confirm this assessment that she offered during an 18-minute pre-tournament French Open news conference, one year after she declared she would avoid talking to the press and then withdrew before the second round: “For the most part, …

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka opens up about anxiety and depression a year after French Open withdrawal
2 years, 7 months ago

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka opens up about anxiety and depression a year after French Open withdrawal

Daily Mail  

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka said she is having a 'blast' on the court 'for the first time in a while,' a year after she withdrew from the French Open due to mental health issues. Tennis pro Naomi Osaka said she is having a 'blast' on the court for the 'first time in a while,' a year after she withdrew from …

Naomi Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return
2 years, 11 months ago

Naomi Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return

Live Mint  

Naomi Osaka said Tuesday that she aims to enjoy herself on court this year as she won on her return to action following a tearful exit at the US Open in September. The 24-year-old was nowhere near her best but defeated France's 61st-ranked veteran Alize Cornet 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the Melbourne Summer Set tournament and said that being back …

We need to do more about player mental health - ITF chief
3 years, 4 months ago

We need to do more about player mental health - ITF chief

The Hindu  

Tennis governing bodies take mental health issues extremely seriously but are aware that more needs to be done to support players in that area, International Tennis Federation chief David Haggerty told Reuters. "Mental health is very, very important," Haggerty, who is also an International Olympic Committee member, said in an interview at the Games. Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French …

Naomi Osaka Talks To Media Again After Winning Olympic Tennis Match
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka Talks To Media Again After Winning Olympic Tennis Match

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Naomi Osaka first let her racket do the talking in a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Zheng Saisai at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. “More than anything else I’m just focused on playing tennis,” Osaka told reporters afterward on Sunday, per The Associated Press. I feel definitely a little bit refreshed and I’m happy again.” Osaka, representing Japan, …

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka
3 years, 5 months ago

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka was not the first professional tennis player to withdraw during a Grand Slam tournament because of mental health concerns — and she likely won’t be the last. “And there’s always a breaking point for everyone.” Osaka brought attention to the topic in late May, when she pulled out of the French Open before the second …

Naomi Osaka says Michelle Obama, Novak Djokovic, and few others reached out after she withdrew from French Open
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka says Michelle Obama, Novak Djokovic, and few others reached out after she withdrew from French Open

Firstpost  

On the topic of news conferences, Osaka said she thinks the “format itself is out of date and in great need of a refresh.” New York: Naomi Osaka says former first lady Michelle Obama and sports stars Novak Djokovic, Michael Phelps and Stephen Curry were among those who reached out to offer support after she withdrew from the French Open …

BBC's John McEnroe faces backlash for Emma Raducanu retirement comments
3 years, 5 months ago

BBC's John McEnroe faces backlash for Emma Raducanu retirement comments

The Telegraph  

John McEnroe was criticised by Ajla Tomljanovic after the BBC commentator implied Emma Raducanu could not “handle it” following the Brit’s retirement from their last-16 match at Wimbledon on Monday night. The three-time men’s champion claimed “it just got a little bit too much” for Raducanu, who withdrew on medical grounds trailing 3-0 in the second set against Tomljanovic. “It …

Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka says preparing for Olympics, will talk to media again but on my own term
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka says preparing for Olympics, will talk to media again but on my own term

India Today  

Tennis star Naomi Osaka on Monday said that she is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and will take part in the press conferences. “I am preparing myself little by little so I can be at the top of my games at the Olympics, “Naomi Osaka wrote in a message published by Japan’s national broadcaster NHK. This is especially the …

Ishikawa says Osaka has been so strong but everyone has a weak point
3 years, 6 months ago

Ishikawa says Osaka has been so strong but everyone has a weak point

The Hindu  

Japanese Golfer Ryo Ishikawa said compatriot Naomi Osaka had suffered a "tough time" and he understood her decision to skip news conferences at tennis's French Open. "I thought she was OK -- she's been so strong these past few years -- but every person has a weak point," Ishikawa told Reuters ahead of Thursday's opening round of the U.S. Open …

Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal
3 years, 6 months ago

Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka on Saturday thanked her fans for their support after the four-time Grand Slam champion earlier this week withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health issues. The Japanese player initially said she would not attend the tournament's mandatory post-match press conferences, which she said put undue pressure on players. The International Tennis Federation has promised a comprehensive review …

Naomi Osaka takes to social media for the first time since she withdrew from the French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka takes to social media for the first time since she withdrew from the French Open

Daily Mail  

Naomi Osaka has thanked fans for their messages of support in the wake of her withdrawal from the French Open. Japan's Osaka left the clay court Grand Slam on Monday after refusing to attend the mandatory post-match press conferences and revealing she had been suffering from bouts of depression for three years. Naomi Osaka has taken to social media for …

Sponsors hail Naomi Osaka's 'courage' on mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

Sponsors hail Naomi Osaka's 'courage' on mental health

The Hindu  

A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over mental health issues might have been seen as a sign of weakness. And Mastercard tweeted: "Naomi Osaka's decision reminds us all how important it is to prioritise personal health and well-being." Reilly Opelka, a 23-year-old American tennis player seeded 32nd at the French Open who …

Sponsors hail Naomi Osaka's 'courage' on mental health after star's French Open pullout
3 years, 6 months ago

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

Firstpost  

Osaka received criticism by some who say the media events are just “ part of the job." That would explain why so many of them have stuck by Osaka after the four-time Grand Slam champion announced on Monday that she was withdrawing from the French Open because she didn’t want to appear for the requisite news conferences that caused her …

App Shows Support for Naomi Osaka with Donation, Fine Offer
3 years, 6 months ago

App Shows Support for Naomi Osaka with Donation, Fine Offer

News 18  

An app that bills itself as helping with “sleep, relaxation and meditation” says it is showing support for Naomi Osaka by offering to pay fines for tennis players who don’t fulfill 2021 Grand Slam media obligations for mental health reasons. Calm also tweeted Wednesday that it would donate $15,000 the amount Osaka was fined for skipping her postmatch news conference …

Michael Phelps Salutes Naomi Osaka For Speaking Publicly About Mental Health Issues
3 years, 6 months ago

Michael Phelps Salutes Naomi Osaka For Speaking Publicly About Mental Health Issues

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In statements published Wednesday, 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps expressed support for tennis champion Naomi Osaka, who recently withdrew from the French Open due to depression she has experienced since 2018. Phelps, a mental health advocate who executive-produced a documentary in 2020 focusing on athletes’ mental wellness, said he was “almost shocked” to hear of the …

Naomi Osaka WON'T be given special treatment at Wimbledon this month
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka WON'T be given special treatment at Wimbledon this month

Daily Mail  

Naomi Osaka will not receive any special treatment at Wimbledon this summer after the world No 2 withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of mental health concerns. Naomi Osaka will not receive any special treatment with media duties at Wimbledon this year Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday and it's unclear if she will play at …

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka's concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka's concerns

The Hindu  

The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted to tennis star Naomi Osaka’s stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to address players concerns about mental health. The next day, Osaka pulled out of the tournament entirely, saying she experiences “huge waves of anxiety” before meeting with the media and revealing she has “suffered long bouts of depression.” …

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Grand Slam leaders pledge to address Naomi Osaka’s concerns

Associated Press  

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. The next day, Osaka pulled out of the tournament entirely, saying she experiences “huge waves of anxiety” before meeting with the media and revealing she has “suffered long bouts of …

Nike, Athletes, Fans Show Support For Naomi Osaka After Withdrawal From French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Nike, Athletes, Fans Show Support For Naomi Osaka After Withdrawal From French Open

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Fans, fellow athletes and even brands are rallying to show support for tennis superstar Naomi Osaka after she announced on Monday that she’s withdrawing from the French Open in part to take care of her mental health. The 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner issued a statement on social media explaining that she’s been suffering “long bouts of …

French Open 2021: Organisers' lack of empathy for Naomi Osaka disconcerting as tennis star withdraws from Roland Garros
3 years, 6 months ago

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

Firstpost  

French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton took a seat in the press conference room in Paris on Monday. On Sunday – day 1 of the second major of the year - Naomi Osaka took court and won in straight sets over Patricia Maria Tig at the French Open. “If the organisations think they can keep saying, ‘do press or you’re …

Naomi Osaka Receives Support After French Open Withdrawal, Reveal on Bouts of Depression
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka Receives Support After French Open Withdrawal, Reveal on Bouts of Depression

News 18  

Naomi Osaka sent shockwaves when she announced her decision to withdraw from the ongoing French Open 2021 on Monday following a lot of controversy surrounding her decision to not speak to the press during the tournament in Paris. On Monday, French Open even mocked Osaka by putting out a tweet with players doing their press conferences, captioning it “The understood …

The Naomi Osaka fiasco is a sign that we’re nowhere near finished with work on mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

The Naomi Osaka fiasco is a sign that we’re nowhere near finished with work on mental health

CNN  

CNN — It’s the modern day equivalent of the Roman Empire’s gladiatorial shows. It’s a daunting prospect for any athlete, let alone Osaka, who admitted on Twitter she was “not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the world’s media.” So the four-time major winner took the dramatic decision to eschew news conferences …

Opinion: Naomi Osaka’s courageous choice
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: Naomi Osaka’s courageous choice

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peggy Drexler is a research psychologist, documentary producer and the author of “Our Fathers, Ourselves: Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing American Family” and “Raising Boys Without Men.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are hers. CNN — Twenty-three-year-old tennis player and four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka stunned the tennis community this week by dropping out of …

Athletes rally around ‘brave’ Osaka after French Open withdrawal
3 years, 6 months ago

Athletes rally around ‘brave’ Osaka after French Open withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

Leading sporting figures, including Serena Williams, back tennis superstar Naomi Osaka after her withdrawal from the key tournament. Leading figures in tennis and sport have rallied to support Naomi Osaka after the women’s world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties, saying she had been suffering from depression and anxiety. “Take care of …

Naomi Osaka's French Open withdrawal: Who's saying what
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka's French Open withdrawal: Who's saying what

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka stunned tennis on Monday when she withdrew from the French Open after refusing to hold press conferences during the tournament. Here for you @naomiosakahttps://t.co/8UdJexQPVj — Mardy Fish May 31, 2021 CARLOS BRATHWAITE : Everyone talks about mental health after someone commits suicide but ridicules everyone who tries to protect their mental health. I salute you young queen https://t.co/Anhz8DWtla …

4-time Slam champ Osaka out of French Open, cites anxiety
3 years, 6 months ago

4-time Slam champ Osaka out of French Open, cites anxiety

Associated Press  

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday and wrote on Twitter that she would be taking a break from competition, a dramatic turn of events for a four-time Grand Slam champion who said she experiences “huge waves of anxiety” before speaking to the media and revealed she has “suffered long bouts of depression.” Osaka’s agent, Stuart Duguid, confirmed …

Citing mental health concerns, Naomi Osaka says she won't do press at French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Citing mental health concerns, Naomi Osaka says she won't do press at French Open

The Hindu  

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’ve often felt that people have no regard for athletes mental health and this rings true whenever I see a press conference or partake …

Naomi Osaka's Third Grand Slam, Anti-racism Stand Receives High Praise in Japan
4 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka's Third Grand Slam, Anti-racism Stand Receives High Praise in Japan

News 18  

Naomi Osaka‘s victory in the US Open was hailed Sunday by media and officials in Japan who broadly welcomed her campaigning for victims of racial injustice and against police brutality. Public broadcaster NHK broke into its regular news programme to flash the news of the 22-year-old’s latest Grand Slam triumph, after she beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 to add …

US Open: Osaka trusting her new mindset - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Osaka trusting her new mindset - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said a new mindset had helped her to an unbeaten record since tennis resumed after the coronavirus shutdown and she is determined to take it with her into her third Grand Slam final on Saturday. The 22-year-old appeared unflustered throughout a high quality US Open semifinal against American Jenny Brady on Thursday and emerged a 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 …

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