Michael Phelps Salutes Naomi Osaka For Speaking Publicly About Mental Health Issues
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The U.S. swimming icon, who has discussed his own bouts with depression, celebrated the tennis star's openness about her mental health.
In statements published Wednesday, 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps expressed support for tennis champion Naomi Osaka, who recently withdrew from the French Open due to depression she has experienced since 2018. A decorated icon of U.S. swimming, Phelps has been open about his own experiences with depression, which he says began during the 2004 Olympics. In a new interview with Time, he celebrated Osaka’s candid statement explaining why she was withdrawing from the tournament. “I felt very happy after reading her message because she’s showing that vulnerability,” Phelps said. “She’s showing a side of her that we haven’t seen before, and that’s so powerful.”More Related News