Tennis-King lauds Osaka for mental health stand, calls it ‘fantastic progress’
The Hindu
Naomi Osaka, a four-times Grand Slam champion, pulled out of Wimbledon, leading to a broader conversation about mental health in sport.
Tennis great Billie Jean King has praised Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health issues and her stand against racial injustice. Japan’s Osaka after being fined and threatened with expulsion for refusing to do media duties, which she said had contributed to the depression issues she had struggled with for years. The 23-year-old, a four-times Grand Slam champion, also pulled out of Wimbledon, leading to a broader conversation about mental health in sport.More Related News