Sports apparel company Nike supported Naomi Osaka following the tennis star's stunning withdrawal from the French Open, releasing a statement commending her for focusing on her struggles with depression.
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"Our thoughts are with Naomi. We support her and recognize her courage in sharing her own mental health experience," Nike said in the statement.in the world, announced her decision to withdraw on Sunday — on the heels of a $15,000 suspension for opting not to speak with the media following her first round match.
In announcing her withdrawal, Osaka revealed that she has suffered"long bouts of depression" since winning her first Grand Slam title in 2018. The 23-year-old won four Grand Slam events in her career. Nike has been Osaka's apparel sponsor since 2019, replacing Adidas who had sponsored her for four yearsMastercard released a statement that read:"Naomi Osaka's decision reminds us all how important it is to prioritize personal health and well-being.
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