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#BREAKING Naomi Osaka says she is withdrawing from French Open

#UPDATE Naomi Osaka said she was withdrawing from the French Open following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity at the Grand Slam event.

The Japanese star had already been fined $15,000 and threatened with disqualification u.afp.com/U7o8

#BREAKING French tennis chief 'sorry and sad' over Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from Roland Garros

#UPDATE Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open following the bitter fall-out from her decision to boycott all media activity, revealing she has "suffered long bouts of depression" and will now "take some time away from the court" u.afp.com/U73F

By @DaveJamesafp

Osaka's French Open withdrawal: Who's saying what

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Factfile on Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka

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Japanese fans and public figures have rallied in support of tennis star Naomi Osaka, offering sympathy after she withdrew from the French Open and opened up about her battles with depression

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