Will Smith has shown support to Naomi Osaka after she withdrew from the French Open to prioritise her mental health. The four-time Grand Slam champion stepped back from the tournament on Monday (31 May), saying that she felt the decision was “best thing for the tournament, the other players and my wellbeing”.
Just days before, Osaka had announced that she would be boycotting press conferences during the French Open for her mental health, which saw her issued a fine of $15,000 (£10,600) for “choosing not to honour her contractual media obligations”.
Many influential figures from the world of sport and beyond have supported the 23-year-old, with actor Smith sharing a photo of a handwritten note penned to her on his Instagram on Thursday (3.
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