Naomi Osaka stunned the tennis world after announcing that she will refuse to attend any press conference during the Roland Garros citing mental health issues. The Japanese sensation is not well known for being extremely comfortable during press conferences and she is expected to have a tough ride during the upcoming the French Open. The slam is played on clay court that is not Naomi’s favorite surface.
What is the fine that Naomi Osaka should pay to the French Open
The maximum fine for not attending a mandatory press conference at a slam is $20,000. That means that if Naomi Osaka reaches the final in Paris, she may pay as much as $140,000 since, in that case, she will play 7 matches.
Novak Djokovic had to pay $7500 for not attending the press conference that followed his default during the last US Open.
Naomi Osaka said that she hopes that the French Open will devolve the money that she will pay to an organization specializing in mental health issues.
Naomi Osaka in 2021
Now ranked no.2, the Japanese played her last match on the 12th of May when she lost to world no.29 Jessica Pegula 7-6(2) 6-2 in the 2nd round in Rome (draw).
This season the Japanese has managed to achieve a 13-3 match record. Osaka has won 1 title at the Australian Open.
