Osaka has officially withdrawn from the tournament to focus on her mental health.
Osaka goes on to say that she's an introverted person, adding that she wears headphones at the tournaments because it helps “dull” her symptoms of. “Though the tennis press has always been kind to me,” she said, “I am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the world's media.” Although Osaka finds it stressful, she said she does try to give journalists the best answers she can.
Other prominent athletes and celebrities commented on Osaka's posts with statements of support. “So proud of you. Take of yourself and see you back winning soon,” Venus Williams wrote in the Instagram comments. “We are all with you, queen. Just be you, that will always be enough,” Kyrie Irving said. Usain Bolt also commented with a series of prayer hands emoji.
Of course, no one should have to choose between their career and taking care of their mental health. But for now, Osaka said she will be “taking some time away from the court,” she wrote. However, “when the time is right, I really want to work with the Tour to discuss ways to make things better for the players, press, and fans,” Osaka wrote. “Love you guys, I'll see you when I see you.”
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