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French Open defends its ‘pragmatic’ stance on Naomi Osaka — but admitted organizers ‘can do better’ in dealing with players’ mental health issues

June 13, 2021, 9:42 a.m.

(Chicago Tribune) French Open organizers said they took a “pragmatic” approach in their dealings with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, insisting they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw from the clay-court Grand Slam.