mental health in tennis following following Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open. The slams released a joint statement on Sunday threatening world number two Osaka with disqualification and a ban from future tournaments if she did not reverse her decision not to fulfil her media commitments.
That message fanned the flames of what had already become a major talking point, and Osaka announced her withdrawal on Monday, revealing her struggles with depression.
Another statement from the slams on Tuesday took a very different tone: "On behalf of the grand slams, we wish to offer Naomi Osaka our support and assistance in any way possible as she takes time away from the court.
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