In order to “preserve” her mental health, Naomi Osaka had refused to appear at a press conference during Roland-Garros 2021. On the set of Late Showshe returned to this event in Paris, where she had finally withdrawn before her 2e tour.
“I felt it was necessary, but I felt a little embarrassed at the time because as an athlete you are told to be strong and to overcome everything. I think I learned that it’s better to refocus on yourself and adjust the feeling you have in the moment to come back stronger. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way, because I learned a lot during that time. I was lying at home for a while after everything happened. But then I went to the Olympics and there were so many athletes who approached me and I was really surprised and honored because they are people I see on TV and like, I felt really grateful and supported”said the Japanese.
Published on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 09:56
