Naomi Osaka misses Wimbledon due to depression
Japanese world number two Naomi Osaka will miss the English Wimbledon Championships, the third Grand Slam in tennis, after she recently revealed her ongoing battle with depression and anxiety, her agent announced Thursday.
"Naomi will not be in Wimbledon this year," he said in a letter to AFP. Spend time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and excited to play in front of her home fans.” in Tokyo.
Osaka, crowned with four major championships, withdrew after the first round at French Roland Garros nearly two weeks ago due to the repercussions of her decision to boycott the media.
AFP