Reviving Talk About Mental Health

Reviving talk about mental health

LONDON — When Naomi Osaka opened up about her anxiety and depression at the 2021 French Open, it sparked a conversation in sports — and society at large — about mental health and the importance of addressing such issues.

From joy of daughter Shai's birthday to concerning admission after Wimbledon heartbreak: How Naomi Osaka's life changed in 2 days

Naomi Osaka has experienced mixed emotions in just two days, going from celebrating her daughter’s second birthday to delivering a vulnerable admission following her Wimbledon 2025 exit.

Wimbledon 2025: “Nothing positive to say about myself,” says Osaka after exit

Since returning to the tour after maternity leave, Osaka has shown glimpses of the player who once conquered Melbourne and New York.

Djokovic opens up about why athletes turn to antidepressants in the world of tennis - Tennis Tonic - News, Predictions, H2H, Live Scores, stats

During an interview with sports journalist Saša Ozmo, Novak Djokovic has highlighted the powerful impact of social media on athletes, especially young tennis players navigating intense scrutiny. According to the Serbian champion, the constant exposure to online opinions and harsh commentary can deeply affect one’s emotional state. He warns that this kind of pressure isn’t just superficial — it can chip away at confidence and lead players down a …

Naomi Osaka calls out ESPN for only highlighting her losses

After Naomi Osaka exited Wimbledon on Friday losing in the third round to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the 27-year-old tennis star took a familiar seat behind the podium, answering tough questions about the circumstances of her loss. Osaka has made her aversion to post-match press conferences quite clear throughout her career, being incredibly candid about her struggles with mental health and the toll answering questions in such a public forum take…

Naomi Osaka has ‘nothing positive to say’ about herself after Wimbledon heartbreak

Naomi Osaka has 'nothing positive to say' after Wimbledon exit Breaking News