Naomi Osaka talks anxiety and depression, putting her mental health before press events, and more in a new interview with Women’s Health.
The 23-year-old made headlines when she was fined for skipping two news conferences at the French Open last month before pulling out of the competition amid mental health concerns.
Osaka tells the publication, “We live in a world where people are so quick to speak and to comment. Silence is almost uncomfortable.” RELATED: Naomi Osaka Leaves Press Conference In Tears She adds of viewing her introspective nature as a superpower: “Growing up being [labelled] ‘the quiet one’ puts you in a box and, even worse, makes you stand out when all you want is to blend in.
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