Naomi Osaka opened up about her struggles with depression in announcing her withdrawal from the French Open because of the furore caused by her boycott of media duties.
Osaka said she had suffered bouts of depression since winning her first slam title at the US Open in 2018, when she lifted the trophy to a chorus of boos after opponent Serena Williams was awarded a game penalty, and that talking to the media triggered anxiety.
"Anyone that knows me knows I'm introverted, and anyone that has seen me at the tournaments will notice that I'm often wearing headphones as that helps dull my social anxiety. "I announced it pre-emptively because I do feel like the rules are quite outdated in parts and I wanted to highlight that. Naomi Osaka of Japan speaks after winning the Quarter Final Gippsland Trophy - WTA 500 match against Irina Begu in Melbourne, 5 February 2021.The world No.25 wrote:"Stay strong. I admire your vulnerability."
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