Naomi Osaka could be skipping Wimbledon.
The ATP and WTA have introduced rating factors received’t be awarded at Wimbledon with Russian and Belarusian gamers banned for his or her nations’ invasion of Ukraine.
Talking with reporters after her first-round loss to Amanda Anisimova on the French Open, Osaka mentioned that might make her think about the foremost an “exhibition” fairly than a significant competitors.
“I’m unsure why, however I really feel like if I play Wimbledon with out factors, it’s extra like an exhibition,” she mentioned. “I do know this isn’t true, proper? However my mind similar to feels that means. Every time I feel one thing is like an exhibition, I simply can’t go at it one hundred pc. I didn’t even make my choice but, however I’m leaning extra in direction of not enjoying given the present circumstances, however which may change.”
She added that the choice on whether or not to award factors for the event is impacting her psychological strategy.
“I'd say the choice is sort of affecting my mentality coming into grass. I’m not one hundred pc certain if I’m gonna go there,” she assist. “I'd like to go simply to get some expertise on the grass courtroom, however on the identical time for me — it’s sort of like, I don’t need to say pointless, no pun supposed, however I’m the kind of participant that will get motivated by seeing my rating go up or stuff like that.
“So, I feel the intention is actually good however the execution is sort of in every single place.”
The 24-year-old Osaka didn't play Wimbledon final 12 months, amid her private break that got here after her discomfort in taking part in post-match press conferences.
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