Naomi Osaka announced that she will not speak to the media at the French Open, citing people’s awareness of mental health

On Wednesday, Naomi Osaka announced on Twitter that she would not speak to the media at the French Open. She cited concerns about mental health during the press conference, which is why she plans not to speak after the game.

She wrote on Twitter:

“I often feel that people do not respect the mental health of athletes. Whenever I see a press conference or attend a press conference, this is true. We often sit there and ask some questions we have asked before or many times. . Those questions that puzzle us, and I just won’t let those who doubt me give in.”

She said that she has witnessed how the press conference affects athletes, and with her speech made people aware of the issue and the overall mental health awareness.

The 23-year-old said: “I watched a lot of clips of reporters falling down after getting lost in the news room, and I know you too. I believe the whole situation is frustrating one person, and I don’t understand the reason behind it. .”

Osaka knows she will be fined, but hopes that part of the money will be used for mental health charities.

The French Open is scheduled to start in Paris on Sunday, May 30. Osaka is ranked second in the world.