Top-ranking tennis player Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open after controversy following her refusal to speak to the media after matches. The 23-year-old initially said she would opt out of press conferences to protect her mental health. Some in the sports world are saying Osaka’s decision is sparking a long-overdue conversation that could be a game changer for how mental health is treated in elite sports. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.
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