Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open following furore over media boycott
The 23-year-old said that she did not want to be a distraction and would be taking time away from the court.
The 23-year-old said that she did not want to be a distraction and would be taking time away from the court.
Osaka was fined for skipping media duties following her first-round win.
Osaka has been fined 15,000 US dollars for refusing to do a press conference after her first-round win.
Konta will take on Sorana Cirstea in the opening round at Roland Garros.
Osaka’s decision not to do any press during the French Open has been the talk of tennis.
The world number two feels news conferences put an unfair burden on players.
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