Naomi Osaka's French Open Press Conference Boycott A "Phenomenal Error", Says French Tennis Federation President

Naomi Osaka's decision to boycott press conferences at French Open was called a "phenomenal error" and "unacceptable" by French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton.

Naomi Osaka's decision to boycott press conferences at Roland Garros was blasted as a "phenomenal error" by the head of French tennis on Thursday who said the Japanese star's move was "unacceptable". World number two Osaka said she will not take part in any media duties at the French Open which starts on Sunday. The 23-year-old said she was concerned by the effect of news conferences on her mental health which she likened to "kicking a person while they're down". However, French Tennis Federation (FFT) president Gilles Moretton lambasted Osaka, a four-time major winner. "It is a phenomenal error and it shows to what extent it is necessary to have strong governance," he said.