Press boycott: Japan’s Naomi Osaka withdrew ahead of her second-round match at the French Open last year
PARIS – Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness.
The former world number one pulled out of last year’s French Open ahead of the second round, citing mental health issues.
She had been threatened with expulsion and fined by organisers over her refusal to attend press conferences.
Osaka then spent large parts of the remainder of the 2021 season off the court and has struggled this campaign with injury.
The Japanese star withdrew from last week’s Italian Open to rest an Achilles problem and try to regain full…
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