Naomi Osaka says 'it's OK not to be OK' in Time Magazine essay after quitting French Open

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Star tennis player Naomi Osaka is talking about her decision to drop out of the French Open to prioritize her mental health.

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"It's OK not to be OK"
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That's the message Osaka is sending in her essay just published in Time Magazine, along with her cover photo.

She says she learned you can never please everyone.
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In May, Osaka pulled out of the tournament because she was suffering from anxiety and depression.

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She says she wants to make her fans proud during the Tokyo Olympics.



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