Will Smith Pens Handwritten Note for Naomi Osaka Supporting Her After French Open Withdrawal

Naomi Osaka, 23, has pulled out of the 2021 Wimbledon tournament, just weeks after withdrawing from the French Open. “Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year,” her agent said in a June 17 statement. “She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to play in front of her home fans.” The Tokyo Olympics are slated to begin on July 23.

Gabby Douglas is sharing her support for tennis star Naomi Osaka, after she withdrew herself from the 2021 French Open tournament. In a new interview with USA Today, Douglas explained why Osaka's decision to exit the tournament made sense, saying she too struggled after the 2016 Olympic Games.«Coming from that [I focused on] really healing myself, healing my mind and my body,» Douglas shared.

Naomi Osaka is keeping her mental health a priority and it’s been revealed that she will not be playing in the upcoming Berlin WTA 5000 Tournament.

Naomi Osaka has offered her first social media comments since her shocking withdrawal from the French Open on Monday.

who abruptly withdrew from the French Open on Monday over mental health concerns. Osaka had announced the decision on Twitter Monday after getting fined $15,000 for making good on her promise to abstain from press conferences after her Sunday victory at Roland Garros over 63rd-ranked Patricia Maria Tig.

number of stars have come out in support of the Japanese talent. This includes fellow player Coco Gauff and tennis icon Billie Jean King.

Will Smith is one of many celebrities who has voiced support for Naomi Osaka after she announced her withdrawal from the French Open.The comments came after Osaka was initially fined $15K and threatened with disqualification for skipping a press junket at the French Open. The tennis champion had opted out of the junket as she felt as if it was detrimental to her mental health.

Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from French Open 2021 stirred a lot of responses and several celebrities such as Ava DuVernay, Jameela Jamil came in support of the Tennis player after she prioritized her mental health over the game.

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”.

Naomi Osaka is getting support from the Calm App after withdrawing from the 2021 French Open.

Will Smith, one of the biggest actors in the world. Earlier this week, the tennis pro withdrew from the French Open to avoid her media responsibilities, indicating the mandatory press conferences were a detriment to her mental health. Many were critical of the drastic action, but many notable names took her side.

Venus Williams has no problem speaking her truth. On Tuesday, the 40-year-old seven-time Grand Slam singles champion went viral for a fiercely pointed response to an inquiry about how she handles the pressure from media attention.

The stars are coming out to show major support for Naomi Osaka!

JUST IN: Serena Williams opens up on Naomi Osaka French Open withdrawalBut three-time Wimbledon winner Becker said her mental health struggles now brought into question whether she will be able to handle the high off-court demands of the sport. The German told Eurosport: "She said she couldn't cope with the pressure of facing the media after losing a tennis match.

Serena Williams showed her support for Naomi Osaka after the 23-year-old, four-time Grand Slam champion announced on May 31 that she was withdrawing from the French Open, citing her mental health. “The only thing I feel is that I feel for Naomi,” the current world #8 in tennis, 39, shared with press following her first round victory at Roland Garros, per CNN. “I feel like I wish I could give her a hug because I know what it’s like. Like I said, I’ve been in those positions.”

By Akira TomoshigeTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan joined leading figures in tennis in rallying around Naomi Osaka on Tuesday after the world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties, saying she had been suffering from depression and anxiety.

© ASSOCIATED PRESS Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Romania's Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez extended her support to the tennis star Naomi Osaka following her decision to withdraw from the French Open due to concerns around press conferences and mental health.

Naomi Osaka shocked the sporting and Tennis world when she announced her withdrawal from French Open 2021 on Monday. The world renowned tennis player stated that she was prioritising her mental health as she was fined for not attending the mandatory press conferences.

By Akira TomoshigeTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan joined leading figures in tennis in rallying around Naomi Osaka on Tuesday after the world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties, saying she had been suffering from "depression" and "anxiety".

Sporting stars around the world, including Serena Williams and Billie Jean King have shown their support for the current US and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka after she announced she would be withdrawing from the French Open.