Intentionally or not, Osaka stands at the leading edge of a broad, transformational movement in athlete empowerment, and what she does with this role will say a great deal about the power shift, for better or worse
Naomi Osaka serves during her defeat of Patricia Maria Tig in the first round of the French Open in Paris on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Osaka, the second-ranked woman in tennis withdrew from the tournament on Monday, May 31, 2021, citing concerns for her mental health.
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