Despite Being ‘Told to Be Strong’, Naomi Osaka Addresses Why She ‘Prides Herself’ on Her Controversial Mental Health Move – ’Come Back Stronger’

Naomi Osaka, the Japanese tennis sensation, recently shared her struggles in dealing with her emotions in an exclusive interview. She discussed her new book and her life after her mental health battle while also disclosing how she continues inspiring the younger generations. She had faced a tough time with her mental health struggles this year.

Naomi Osaka had claimed in 2021 that speaking to the press caused her to experience excruciating anxiety and that she wouldn’t be able to continue doing so. Her major revelations about her mental issues came to light during the 2021 French Open.

Naomi Osaka shares about her bottled up emotions

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, spoke about her desire to encourage young people to follow their passion. She also discussed her brand-new children’s book, The Way Champs Play. Osaka concentrated on her message about the search for her voice and said, “I kind of pride myself in being honest. I find myself in trouble sometimes, but I don’t know I like to express myself..”

Osaka was fined $15,000 after she didn’t fulfill her media duties at the 2021 Roland Garros. The young Japanese player was given time to regroup as she withdrew from the tour after the incident. The former No. 2 in the world decided to test her competitive spirit by returning to court four months later.

In the interview, she said, “It (Her Emotions) was building up for some time, so I guess that’s how everything happened.” She clarified that the break was very important and necessary.

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The Japanese sensation also added, “as an athlete, you are told to be strong to push through everything. I think it’s better to re-group for some time and address the feelings, and then you can comeback stronger.”

Former American veteran shares encouraging words for Osaka

Since making her mental health problems public, Osaka hasn’t played as much. Patrick McEnroe hopes Naomi Osaka can find a healthy balance between her tennis career and her mental health. He believes the Japanese player still has what it takes to be among the best in the world.

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Many fans think that she simply needs to play more to reach her previous level. McEnroe stated that just by watching her play tennis, he believes she has the potential to be at the top of the game for a long time. He also stated that the FFT and the other Majors supporting her did not handle the situation well at the French Open. Let us know what you think about Osaka and her struggles in your comments below.