Judy Murray backs Osaka, points to ‘extremely high’ media demands
Mother and coach to Grand Slam winner Andy hopes the 23-year-old Japanese star will be comfortable in tennis again
02 June 2021 - 15:23
Judy Murray spoke out in support of Naomi Osaka on Wednesday, saying tennis players faced extremely high demands from the media which could become an “underestimated source of stress”.
Murray, a coach and mother to three-times Grand Slam winner Andy and multiple doubles champion Jamie, said she hoped that Osaka, who pulled out of the French Open in a row over media duties, would find a way to be comfortable in the sport again...
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