Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal comes one day after she was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organizers for failing to attend a news conference following her first-round win
Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Patricia Maria Tig during their first round French Open match, in Paris, on May 30, 2021.from the tournament in the wake of her decision to boycott post-match media duties.
The four-time Grand Slam champion made good on her threat on Sunday when, after winning her first round match, she did not hold a news conference.She was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organizers who issued a statement later warning of possible expulsion from Roland Garros and future majors if she fails to change her stance.“This isn’t a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago,” the 23-year-old Osaka said on Twitter.
“I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept that my timing was not ideal and my message could have been clearer.”
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