Naomi Osaka's courageous choice
CNN
The truth is that Naomi Osaka's ability to give media interviews has little to do with the talent for which she is famous, writes Peggy Drexler. That is why forcing her to choose between her mental health and a few media sound bites was entirely unnecessary.
If you think Osaka was being irrational, I urge you to remember a few things. She is not a performer, but an athlete, and a young one at that. The truth is that her ability to give media interviews has little to do with the talent for which she is famous. It's not what she's celebrated for. It's not why we know her name. That is why forcing her to choose between her mental health and a few media sound bites was entirely unnecessary. We don't need to hear from her to appreciate her skill on the court. We do not need to drive her out of her career in order to punish her for failing to perform.More Related News
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