Osaka withdraws from French Open

[FataMorgana]

I agree Mr Diesel.

 

[KeithD]

Immaterial. She walked off the court under her own power. She was asked for an interview. She refused. This is THE REASON the French Open gave for the penalty. It was THE REASON there was a joint statement from ALL majors. Enforce the REASON or don't.

You're the one being immaterial. I'm not a Serena Williams fan, but these are not the same circumstances. Naomi Osaka came out saying up front that she didn't want to do interviews. Serena Williams left the court with an injured leg, only the second time she has withdrawn in all those majors. They took her to the hospital. Her concern and that of others was a physical injury. Naomi Osaka's was a preplanned stance.

You're being a dick, I think.

 

[Dribble]

We have advised Naomi Osaka that should she continue to ignore her media obligations during the tournament, she would be exposing herself to possible further Code of Conduct infringement consequences. As might be expected, repeat violations attract tougher sanctions including default from the tournament (Code of Conduct article III T.) and the trigger of a major offence investigation that could lead to more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions (Code of Conduct article IV A.3.).

We want to underline that rules are in place to ensure all players are treated exactly the same, no matter their stature, beliefs or achievement. As a sport there is nothing more important than ensuring no player has an unfair advantage over another, which unfortunately is the case in this situation if one player refuses to dedicate time to participate in media commitments while the others all honour their commitments.

 

[Dribble]

Their quote...not mine. If English isn't your primary language...let me know and I will translate it to you

 

[KeithD]

Umm, OK, you stubbornly continue to choose to ignore that these aren't the same circumstance. Not much to be said if you cling to stupid.