Monday, May 31, 2021

Opinion: Naomi Osaka's shocking French Open withdrawal offers lessons for all involved

Naomi Osaka's well-being is more important than any tennis match, but the way this has played out has done no favors for anyone involved.

      


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Naomi Osaka announces withdrawal of French Open after decision to not speak with media

The world's No. 2-ranked women's tennis player says she will be taking some time away from the court in announcing her withdrawl from the tournament.

      


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Opinion: American Coco Gauff, now 17, looks ready to challenge French Open

Coco Gauff has been improving since surprising at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open two years ago, and could make a deep run in Paris starting Tuesday.

      


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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Best photos from the 2021 French Open

Highlights from the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of the 2021 season.

      


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Opinion: It's time to accept that Naomi Osaka is human before she's an athlete

Naomi Osaka is skipping the French Open press conferences. It's a controversial move but it's also the right one for her.

      


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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Roland Garros account deletes tweet alluding to Naomi Osaka not doing press at French Open

Naomi Osaka won't do press conferences at the French Open. In a now-deleted tweet, Roland Garros posted a photo of other athletes taking questions.

      


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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Naomi Osaka says she won't speak to the media at French Open

Four-time Grand Slam champion says move is being done to protect her mental health and she's "not going to subject myself to people that doubt me."

      


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Thursday, May 20, 2021

BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament rescheduled for October 2021 at Indian Wells

The annual tennis tournament, the fifth-largest in the world, has not been played since March 2019 due to rapid spread of the coronavirus.

      


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