As one of Japan's best gold medal prospects, Naomi Osaka can expect the spotlight to shine brightly on her for the duration of her stay at the Tokyo Olympics. There is, however, one big problem with that scenario.

Tennis: No escape from spotlight for Naomi Osaka at Tokyo Games

French Open organizers defended their handling of the Naomi Osaka situation on Sunday but accepted that the governing bodies need to do better on mental health issues following the Japanese player's exit from the Grand Slam over her media boycott.

French Open: Organisers defend Naomi Osaka handling, say 'can do better' on mental health

Naomi Osaka pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA 5000 grasscourt tournament on Monday, raising doubts about the four-times Grand Slam champion's participation at Wimbledon later this month.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin

Naomi Osaka thanks people for their support with a short message on her Instagram page. "Just want to say thank you for all the love. Haven't been on my phone much but I wanted to hop on here and tell you all that I really appreciate it.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka thanks fans for support with short social media message

Two of tennis's governing bodies have promised to review the impact of the press on players' mental health after Naomi Osaka stunned the sporting world by walking out of the French Open to place the issue firmly in the spotlight.

Tennis: Reviews promised but no changes yet after Naomi Osaka exit

Serena Williams offered her support to Naomi Osaka on Monday (May 31) after the Japanese player's decision to withdraw from the French Open in the wake of her boycott of press conferences.

Tennis: Serena Williams offers support to Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal

The French Open has deleted a post on its Twitter feed that praised players for attending media conferences as Naomi Osaka's press boycott continued to overshadow the Grand Slam.

Tennis: French Open deletes tweet on Naomi Osaka press blackout

The coach of Naomi Osaka says she is using her superstar status to force change with her controversial media boycott at the French Open. "Naomi has the opportunity to use her status to address problems and to initiate things," Osaka's Belgian coach Wim Fissette told German magazine Der Spiegel.

Tennis: Osaka wants to use French Open media boycott 'to bring about change', says coach

Naomi Osaka has been threatened with disqualification from the ongoing French Open by Grand Slam organisers if she continues her media boycott at Roland Garros. She was fined $15,000 for skipping her post-match press conference on Sunday and could face heftier punishments if she does not back down.

Tennis: Be careful Naomi! Three infamous Grand Slam defaults

Japanese star Naomi Osaka was Sunday threatened with disqualification from the French Open if she continues her media boycott, officials said. "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," said a statement from the four Grand Slam tournaments.

Tennis: Osaka faces French Open default if she continues media boycott