New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has shown his support for Naomi Osaka and criticised the 'people in power' for Naomi's withdrawal from the French Open after the fallout over her decision to not engage with media.
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Swimming legend Michael Phelps has shown support for tennis star Osaka Naomi after she withdrew from the ongoing French Open citing her mental health.
London [UK], June 2 (ANI): Tennis star Naomi Osaka has found support from Nike (NKE) and other major sponsors after deciding to withdraw from the ongoing French Open.
Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): A day after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova had to withdraw as she injured herself while attending her post-match press requirements.
London [UK], June 1 (ANI): Organisers of all the four Grand Slams -- Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, on Tuesday rallied behind Naomi Osaka after the Japanese tennis player pulled out of the ongoing French Open to look after her mental health.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): India women's Test and ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Tuesday said that she has never felt the need to forego a press conference as she understands that women's cricket right now needs media support.
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Tuesday said that players across different sports should be allowed to avoid media if that helps in ensuring better mental health.
Paris [France], June 1 (ANI): Tennis veteran Martina Navratilova said she was "sad" to know that World No. 2 Naomi Osaka decided to withdraw from the ongoing French Open on Monday.
Paris [France], June 1 (ANI): French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton said he was "sorry and sad" for World number two Naomi Osaka following the Japanese player's withdrawal from the ongoing French Open on Monday.
Paris [France], May 31 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing controversy regarding her decision to boycott press conferences at the ongoing French Open, Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka on Monday announced that she is withdrawing herself from the tournament.
Paris [France], May 30 (ANI): World number two Naomi Osaka was on Sunday fined 15,000 dollars for skipping the press conference following her win in the first round in the ongoing French Open.
Paris [France], May 30 (ANI): World number two Naomi Osaka got off to a flying start in the French Open as she defeated Patricia Maria Tig 6-4, 7-6(4) on the opening day of the tournament on Sunday.