and i've experienced that myself, it's part of the job. to have not been able to reach any sort of conclusion with the organisers and be able to move forward because of the press commitments is, you know... it's sent shockwaves through the sport. all of the thoughts go to her and make sure that she's looking after her mental health, which it's good that that's what she's doing. as the tournament continued today without the world number two, players in paris offered their support. i feel for naomi. i feel like i wish i could give her a hug, because i know what it's like. like i said, i've been in those positions. you know, you just have to let her handle it the way she wants to, in the best way that she thinks she can. osaka can be engaging and outspoken, but her refusal to talk on this occasion has come at a cost. the 23—year—old was fined by the tennis authorities and threatened with expulsion for failing to fulfil her contractual duties. following her withdrawal, the head of the french tennis