1 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open

From Morning Report, 7:53 am on 1 June 2021

Tennis player Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open in the wake of her decision to boycott post-match media duties.

Yesterday Grand Slam organisers said the Japanese player could face expulsion from the tournament.

The 23-year-old said last week she would not do news conferences to protect her mental health.

When she announced her withdrawal, she said she "never wanted to be a distraction" to the event.

Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Susie Ferguson.