The Australian Open is set to be robbed of another superstar drawcard as officials scramble to determine the playing status and exact whereabouts of two-time women’s champion Naomi Osaka. 7NEWS
Disgruntled fans have also taken to social media to express their dismay, a number replying to the post and seemingly blaming Osaka’s boyfriend for her not playing tennis.
Naomi Osaka has posted on social media with rapper boyfriend Cordae in Europe and been spotted in the US days before the Australian Open is due to begin.Osaka took a mental health break after sitting out the 2021 French Open and later revealed she’d been struggling with depression and anxiety for several years.
The former world No.1 crashed out in the first round of her previous three events, including the US Open, which she has also won the title twice.
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