According to a report, Meghan Markle, as a mental health advocate, has quietly expressed her support for Osaka Naomi.
After the tennis star withdrew from the French Open in May, the Duchess of Sussex secretly expressed her support for Osaka to protect her mental health.Osaka just for time There, she thanked many celebrities for contacting her and gave her a message of encouragement after she quit.
“I want to thank all those who support me. Too many, but I think starting with my family and friends, they have been great. Nothing is more important than these relationships. I also want to thank those who are supporting, encouraging and providing The public eye of such kind words,” the 23-year-old athlete wrote. “Michelle Obama, Michael Phelps, Stephen Curry, Novak Djokovic, Megan Markle, to name a few.”
“Michael Phelps told me that I might have saved a life by speaking out. If it’s true, then it’s all worth it,” she added.
Markle is a big fan of tennis, and she even participated in several tennis matches. She participated in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and the US Open to support her friend Serena Williams.she also Wimbledon With her sister-in-law Kate Middleton (Kate Middleton) twice in 2018 and 2019.
After she faced penalties and fines for her decision to boycott the media, Osaka withdrew from the French Open. Before the start of the French Open at the end of May, she had already stated that she would not hold a press conference during the tournament to protect her mental health.
She won her first victory and was fined $15,000 for not participating in media requests. people Report.Osaka issued a statement on her withdrawal from the competition Instagram And explained her decision.
“Hey everyone, this is not what I imagined or planned when I posted a few days ago. I think the best thing for the game, other players and my well-being now is that I quit so everyone can get back to focus on Tennis in Paris,” she wrote.
“I never wanted to be distracted. I admit that my timing is not ideal. My message could have been clearer. More importantly, I would never underestimate mental health or use the word lightly.”
She went on to explain that since the 2018 U.S. Open, she has been suffering from depression and has been struggling to cope. She admitted that she was not a public speaker and she felt anxious before accepting the media interview, which is why she decided to skip the press conference.
“I’m really nervous and find that it’s a lot of pressure to always try to participate and give you the best answer possible. So I already feel vulnerable and anxious in Paris, so I think it’s best to exercise self-care and skip the press conference. She explained.
Osaka hopes that at an appropriate time, she can cooperate with the tour to create better conditions for players, media and fans.
Johannesburg, South Africa-October 2: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Creative Industries and Business Reception held in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 2, 2019.
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