Naomi Osaka will skip Wimbledon but return for Tokyo Olympics
27 June 2021 |
3:19 pm
The 23-year-old tennis champion is skipping the Grand Slam event to spend time with her family and friends. Fans have praised her for advocating for mental health at work.
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