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Japan’s Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Romania’s Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match Sunday at the French Open at Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

Japan’s Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Romania’s Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match Sunday at the French Open at Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open highlights mental health, expectations of athletes

The world’s No. 2-ranked tennis player shined a light on mental health awareness and the sports world when Naomi Osaka stunningly withdrew Monday from the French Open after boycotting a post-match news conference, explaining she has been suffering from depression for almost three years.