Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the ASB Classic in Auckland. File | Photo Credit: AP Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, in January to instead play for Japan in the United Cup. The four-time major winner had agreed in September to start her 2026 season in Auckland, where she … Read more
Iga Swiatek said that she was “proud” of herself after not letting pressure bog her down following the French Open second-round victory against Naomi Osaka. The World No.1 was down a match point against the 4-time Grand Slam winner before making a strong comeback to progress into the third round. From there on, Swiatek did … Read more
While sports offer immense appreciation, it also brings equal or more criticism, with social media adding the hate comments Conversations regarding mental health — often brushed under the carpet — have slowly started to become part of mainstream discussions. A slew of retirements and breaks by sportspersons due to mental ill-health has increased focus on … Read more
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — On Tuesday, tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from the French Open. The reason: An ongoing battle with depression and anxiety. As the world’s No. 2 woman’s tennis player and a four-time Grand Slam tournament winner at the age of just 23, … Read more