Osaka was well-remembered after she withdrew from the French Open and boycotted all media attention due to her mental health concerns.
Osaka was also one of the players who have lighted the torch and competed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Even when she was defeated, she calmly told the reporters that she felt a bit hesitant and she normally doesn’t feel that way. She was also feeling confident and comfortable today, compared to how she was in the French Open.
After she withdrew from the French Open, she flocked many reporters and she finds it difficult to speak up when she is battling anxiety and depression. She also shared that she learned a lot of things even after being defeated, and she is proud that she did her best throughout the match.
She also mentioned that she is thankful for her tennis career, knowing that some parts of the world are suffering from crisis. Osaka was a two-time champion in the US Open and she hopes to recover herself on August 30, where the US Open is bound to open.
Paul Daugherty has praised Osaka for being honest and she could be a spokesperson for athletes who suffered from mental conditions. Osaka, a highly introverted person, has accepted that she can be a spokesperson for racial justice and mental health.