This is the second event Osaka has withdrawn from since the French Open
and the Women’s Tennis Associations grass tournament in Berlin which was set to begin next week. ESPN reports that Osaka is withdrawing to “[take] some personal time with friends and family” but that she will be prepared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, should that event ever come to pass.Earlier, there was a slight bit of hope in the air that Osaka would be at Wimbledon whenand other players about media obligations.
Since withdrawing from the French Open, Osaka has held the attention of the tennis world, with fans wondering when she will next appear—which simply goes to show her power as a player. Despite the fact that someone else won the French Open , the focus remains on Osaka, the future of the sport, and the player working to change it in the present.
While her performance will be missed this year at Wimbledon, her absence speaks volumes. It tells everyone who doubtedthat this isn’t some publicity stunt. What fans and media are witnessing is a much-needed shift in the tennis world where the final say comes from players and not from sponsors or tournament organizers.
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