TOKYO/PARIS :Naomi Osaka received support from her country Japan, her sponsors, leading sporting figures and tennis fans on Tuesday after the world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about media duties, saying she had been suffering from depression and anxiety.
"We wish to offer Naomi Osaka our support and assistance in any way possible as she takes time away from the court," they said in a statement.The four-time Grand Slam champion had last week signalled her intentions to skip her media duties to protect her mental well-being and she returned to Twitter on Monday to announce her withdrawal.
"They don't need to feel more pressure, like from talking to the public. I think that people should respect and support the decision." "Naomi Osaka's decision reminds us all how important it is to prioritise personal health and well-being," Mastercard, one of Osaka's long list of sponsors, said in a statement.Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer, owned by LVMH, said it supported its ambassadors also during challenging periods.Women's tennis trailblazers Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King also offered support to Osaka.
Four-time Olympic champion distance runner Mo Farah told Sky News:"I've been in that scenario where you have 40 journalists, you've got the camera right in front of you, and it's nerve-wracking, and you can only support her."
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