Naomi Osaka wrote on Twitter on Monday that the “best thing for the tournament” is if she quits the French Open, which is a big deal for the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 player. Dramatic change.

She has announced that she will not be interviewed by the media during the French Open and French Open. The press conference after skipping the game was fined $15,000 After her victory in the first round on Sunday.

Osaka wrote on Monday: “I think the best thing for the game, the other players and my health right now is that I quit so that everyone can refocus on the ongoing tennis match in Paris.”

She also stated that since the 2018 U.S. Open, she has “suffered a long-term depression” and she won by defeating Serena Williams in the controversial final.

In addition to the fine on the first day of the French Open on Sunday, she also received surprising warnings from all four Grand Slam tournaments, stating that if she continues to avoid the media, she may face more severe penalties, including disqualification or even disqualification. Suspension.

Osaka returned to the French Open after missing the game last year and defeated the 63rd ranked Patricia Maria with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) turnover at the Philippe Chatril Stadium on the first day. Teague.

She said on social media last week that she would not speak to the media and kept this promise.

A few hours later, Osaka turned to her recent favorite way of communication and wrote on Twitter: “Anger is a lack of understanding. Change is uncomfortable.”

If requested, tennis players must attend the press conference. Of course, since the endorsement contract totals tens of millions of dollars, Osaka is the highest paid female athlete in the world, and the maximum fine is certainly not a big issue.

She described the matter as a mental health problem, saying that having to answer questions after failure would cause self-doubt.

Other players, especially the 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal and No. 1 Ash Barty, said they respect Osaka’s right to take a stand, but explained that they are considering speaking to reporters as part of their job.