By: Christina Santi Last week, Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open to prioritize her mental health. After the decision came, the 23-year-old tennis champion was fined $15,000 for skipping her post-match media interviews. Osaka’s exiting the tournament sparked a debate about if the sports industry does a good job prioritizing athletes’ mental health. Other athletes including tennis champ Venus Williams and race car driver Lewis Hamilton spoke about the mental health controversy. Additionally, Grand Slam leaders announced that they would address the mental health issues among players. RELATED: 'You'll never light a candle to me': Venus Williams responds to media after Osaka exit Meditation app Calm announced its […]
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