Osaka thanks fans 'for all the love' in first social media post since French Open withdrawal

Naomi Osaka has thanked fans “for all the love” she has received since her withdrawal from the French Open.

The four-time Grand Slam champion pulled out on Monday after controversy over her refusal to speak to media at the event to protect her mental health.

The Japanese revealed she had “suffered long bouts of depression” and has received widespread support.

“Haven’t been on my phone much but I wanted to hop on here and tell you

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