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The Sports World Reacts To Tennis Star’s Decision to Withdraw From French Open Over Mental Health Concerns

Joe Morgan
The Sports World Reacts To Tennis Star’s Decision to Withdraw From French Open Over Mental Health Concerns
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World No. 2 tennis star, Naomi Osaka, withdrew from the French Open on Monday, citing “long bouts of depression” as her reason for taking a step back from the game. 

Osaka previously declined to speak with reporters before the tournament, garnering a $15,000 fine as a result and facing backlash online. Osaka put out a statement on her decision to withdraw: 

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