Naomi Osaka taking time out, thanks fans for ‘love’ she has received since French Open withdrawal

Osaka said she would be taking some time away from the court and it remains to be seen where she will play next.

Naomi Osaka played one match at Roland Garros before withdrawing (Christophe Ena/AP)

Naomi Osaka has written a message of thanks for the “love” she has received since withdrawing from the French Open on Monday.

The world number two headed home to Los Angeles after opening up about her battles with depression and social anxiety amid a row over her decision not to fulfil her media commitments.