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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open & reveals 'bouts of depression'

World number two Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open after the controversy over her refusal to speak to the media at the tournament.

The 23-year-old said last week she would not do news conferences at Roland Garros to protect her mental health.

"I never wanted to be a distraction," the four-time major winner said.

On Sunday, Osaka won her opening match against Romania's Patricia Maria Tig in straight sets and was fined $15,000 (£10,570) for not doing post-match media.

Later that day, a joint statement from Grand Slam organisers said Osaka could face expulsion from the tournament if she continued to avoid them.