Naomi Osaka’s bombshell French Open move

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has sensationally withdrawn from the French Open. The world No. 2 released a statement on Tuesday morning AEST confirming she would take no further part in the tournament after her decision to boycott press conferences at Roland Garros sparked controversy. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA […]

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Why did Naomi Osaka withdraw from French Open? Tennis star explains sudden decision to step away

Naomi Osaka’s 2021 French Open has come to an end. The 23-year-old tennis star and four-time Grand Slam champion confirmed that she would withdraw from the tournament at Roland Garros ahead of her second-round matchup against Ana Bogdan. In a Twitter post, Osaka detailed her decision to make such a move after refusing to talk to the media and revealed that she has […]

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No. 2 seed Osaka withdraws from French Open

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, saying Monday that she will “take some time away from the court” one day after she was fined and threatened harsher sanctions for skipping her mandatory media obligations. Osaka, in a statement posted to social media, said she “never wanted to be a distraction” and that her withdrawal is “the best thing […]

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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open following threat to expel her from tournament over media boycott

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open. The four-time Grand Slam singles champion was fined $15,000 after she did not conduct a post-match press conference following her first-round win against Romanian Patricia Maria Tig on Sunday. Osaka won’t do press at French Open citing mental health concerns WTA keen to discuss mental health concerns with Osaka The four Grand […]

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French Open: Cameron Norrie progresses as Johanna Konta and Heather Watson exit on mixed day for Britons

Cameron Norrie advanced as Johanna Konta was beaten Day two of the French Open saw mixed fortunes for the Britons involved, as Cameron Norrie booked his spot in the second round while Johanna Konta and Heather Watson were eliminated. Norrie, Britain’s No 2 men’s player, secured safe passage by beating Bjorn Fratangelo in straight sets, requiring two-and-a-half hours to see […]

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Cameron Norrie cruises through to second round of French Open

Cameron Norrie saves the blushes of British tennis and cruises through to the second round of the French Open with straight-sets win over American Bjorn Fratangelo Cameron Norrie took a 7-5, 7-6, 6-2 victory over American Bjorn Fratangelo  He will face the winner of South Africa’s Lloyd Harris and Italian Lorenzo Sonego  The 25-year-old could face French Open great Rafael […]

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Millman’s late French Open withdrawal stuns opponent

Australia’s John Millman has withdrawn from his opening-round French Open clash with Italy’s Gianluca Mager in a late decision which resulted in bizarre scenes at Roland Garros on Monday night (AEST). The Queenslander, who was looking to advance beyond the first round in Paris for the first time in six attempts, was replaced in the draw by German lucky loser […]

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