Tennis star Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 for not talking to the media at the French Open. She had previously said that she wouldn't do so, citing mental health reasons and hoping that any fine money she incurred would go toward a mental health charity.
On Wednesday, citing mental health reasons, the four-time major champion posted on social media that she will not participate in any press conferences during the French Open, hoping that any fine money she incurs will go toward a mental health charity. "I've often felt that people have no regard for athletes mental health and this rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one," Osaka wrote.
" Organizers say that repeated violations could lead to tougher sanctions including default from the tournament.Naomi Osaka wins her French Open first round match in straight sets. The French Open was criticized for posting a tweet -- which it has since deleted -- with photos of Rafael Nadal, Kei Nishikori, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff engaging in media duties with the caption:"They understood the assignment.
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