McIlroy backs Osaka’s decision to take a break

McIlroy backs Osaka’s decision to take a break

The New Paper - Sports·2021-09-07 09:00

Golfer Rory McIlroy has backed Naomi Osaka's decision to take a break from tennis following the Japanese world No. 3's elimination from the US Open last week, saying that it was important that athletes did not let results define them.

A tearful Osaka told reporters that she would be taking some time off from tennis after crashing out in the third round at Flushing Meadows to 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez, adding that she had been struggling with anxiety and depression over the last few years.

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