Roland Garros account deletes tweet alluding to Naomi Osaka not doing press at French Open

Roland Garros account deletes tweet alluding to Naomi Osaka not doing press at French Open

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka declared Wednesday that she will pass on public interviews or media during the current year’s French Open to secure her psychological wellness.

In a social media post, the world’s No. 2 positioned player said that her choice “isn’t anything individual to the competition,” yet an approach to point out competitors being exposed to scrutinizing that overlooks their emotional wellness.

In a now-deleted tweet, the official Twitter account of Roland Garros — where the tournament is being held — posted a photo of other athletes participating in their media responsibilities on Saturday with the caption “They understood the assignment.”

Osaka is expected to be fined over $140,000 for not participating in press conferences but wrote that she hopes the money will go to a mental health charity.

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