Naomi Osaka – the talented introvert who makes a point of getting people talking

Having suffered bouts of depression dating back to her first slam title in 2018, tennis star attempted to take control of her battle with mental health at Roland Garros by boycotting media duties.

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open (Steven Paston/PA)

A self-confessed introvert, Naomi Osaka’s on-court confidence appears to deteriorate dramatically the moment she steps off it.

A series of stunning performances over recent years have catapulted her to four Grand Slam titles, status as the highest-paid female athlete on the planet, as well as spells as the world’s number one player.