Despite Wimbledon reaching out to Naomi Osaka to try and compromise with her over the tournament’s media obligations, the women’s tennis star has decided to withdraw.
“Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to play in front of her home fans.”
BREAKING: Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon.
A statement from her team says: "Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to play in front of her home fans."
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) June 17, 2021
Osaka, as you have likely heard, recently withdrew from the French Open because of media obligations while explaining that she suffers from anxiety and depression.
