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Hamilton blasts 'ridiculous backlash' against 'brave' Osaka
Lewis Hamilton renewed his support for tennis star Naomi Osaka, saying that French Open organisers should have been more supportive of the Japanese player's mental plight. Osaka was fined by $15,000 at Roland Garros for pulling out of her post-match media duties last weekend, a decision the 23-year-old had announced beforehand when she explained that she felt mentally vulnerable to the media's treatment of players during press conferences. However, after the fine was levied upon her, Osaka withdrew altogether from the Grand Slam tournament, stating that she felt the need to "take some time away from the court". Hamilton posted a supportive message on Instagram, saying that...
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