"When the time is right I really want to work with the Tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press and fans," she added. Martina Navratilova, 18-time Grand Slam singles champion: "I am so sad about Naomi Osaka. Later on Sunday, organisers of the four Grand Slams released a joint statement saying Osaka could face "more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions" for her decision. The Grand Slams added that following Osaka's announcement on Wednesday, Roland Garros teams had asked her to reconsider her position and were unsuccessful in their attempts to check on her wellbeing. After a "lack of engagement" from Osaka, the Grand Slam organisers wrote to her to offer support, as well as to "remind her of her obligations".

Source: The Star May 31, 2021 21:45 UTC