Nike Supports Naomi Osaka’s Decision
to Withdraw From French Open.
Nike Supports Naomi Osaka’s Decision
to Withdraw From French Open.
On Monday, Naomi Osaka announced her
decision to withdraw from the French Open. .
The tennis star said she would be “tak[ing] some time
away from the court” after being fined $15,000 for not
talking to media following her straight-set victory. .
I think now the best thing for the
tournament, the other players and
my well-being is that I withdraw so
that everyone can get back to focusing
on the tennis going on in Paris, Naomi Osaka, via CNN.
Nike, which signed a sponsorship deal with Osaka in
2019, has since come out in support of her decision. .
The brand commended
her for being honest
about her struggle with
mental health illnesses. .
Our thoughts are with Naomi. We support
her and recognize her courage in sharing
her own mental health experience. , Nike, via CNN.
Other sponsors, such
as Mastercard, have
also voiced their
support for Osaka.
Naomi Osaka's decision reminds us all how important it is to prioritize personal health and well-being … We support her and admire her courage to address important issues, both on and off the court, Mastercard, via statement