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Tennis: Naomi Osaka Opts out of Wimbledon
Four-time grandslam Champion, Japan's Naomi Osaka won't play at Wimbledon this year.However, she intends to return on schedule for the Tokyo Olympics.
The four-time Grand Slam champion will invest energy with loved ones having additionally opted out from the French Open in May.
At that point, Osaka, 23, said she would be taking a break from tennis subsequent to encountering depression and anxiety.
The world number two says she is "excited to play before her home fans" in Tokyo.
Osaka was fined $15,000 (£10,570) for not participating in a press conference following her initially round match at Roland Garros.
Grand Slam coordinators said she could face removal from the competition should she will not participate in media obligations.
Be that as it may, the player pulled out from the competition the next day, saying she expected to secure her emotional well-being.
"When the time is right I really want to work with the Tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press and fans," she added at the time.
Wimbledon's chief executive Sally Bolton had earlier revealed the All England Club (AELTC) had been in contact with Osaka's team and was actively looking at ways to improve its media operations.
"We have started a consultation," she told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme.
"Of course, that consultation needs to include not just the players, but the media and all of those engaged in that space."
Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker said on Wednesday that he had told Osaka's entourage that the phone lines were always open to discuss any issues that might arise.