PARIS – Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal get their French Open campaigns underway Tuesday with the tournament still reeling from the sensational withdrawal of Naomi Osaka and her revelation that she has been suffering long periods of depression.
World number two Osaka, who had already been fined $15,000 and threatened with disqualification for refusing to take part in a news conference after her first round win, said she was going to take a break from the sport.
“The best thing for the tournament, the other players and my well-being is that I withdraw so that everyone can get back to focusing…
