Several sport stars and politicians threw their support behind the tennis star following her withdrawal from the French Open.
However, just a few hours later, when Osaka had revealed her struggles with depression, Owens changed her stance and threw her support behind the tennis star, who announced that she will now take some time away from the court.
"It's becoming too fashionable for one person's experience to transform into a demand for everybody else..." Owens wrote.
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