Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka admitted she was "not really sure" the coronavirus-hit Tokyo Olympics should go ahead as doubts grew about the Games just weeks before the opening ceremony.
A survey by a leading Japanese daily released on Monday found 59 percent of respondents want the Olympics cancelled, underlining persistent public concerns over the risk of infections. "It's 10,000 people in the village and playing tournaments. So I don't think it's easy, especially what's happening right now in Japan."America's Serena Williams, who has 23 Grand Slam titles -- one off the all-time record -- as well as four Olympic golds, said she was yet to commit to Tokyo.
A series of test events have been cancelled, postponed or held behind closed doors, underlining the challenges facing organisers.
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