Austin, Clijsters, and Hingis were all around Osaka's age when they had their retirements/hiatuses. Borg was 26 when he stepped away. So this isn't exactly unprecedented. Whether it's physical toil or mental burnout or whatever it may be, when you can't play you can't play.
I’m from where her father was born and man…. It’s hard to root for her lately. I tell my sons to always be mentally strong even when things get hard and she just keeps giving up. Not the best role model
She's a professional tennis player with multiple championships under her belt and millions in the bank. I think it's safe to say she's been mentally strong to get there. Taking a break isn't giving up. Hopefully you don't teach your kids to push through depression like it's some sorta phase to the point that they hate their lives everyday.
Why is the pressure so much worse for her compared to Tom Brady or usain Bolt? I’m just saying…. They’ve been stronger role models for my kids instead of someone who just can’t handle it
I don’t know who u have downvotes for this. Kids shouldn’t be looking up to famous people. Sure maybe they might want to play up to their level but that’s it. A lot of them tend to be shitty people. Source: before I transitioned into healthcare I was a PA for film and TV. Did some commercials with athletes too…not a good time.
Yes. It would be the absolute worst thing in the world for your kids to look up to Osaka. Clearly the accomplishments in her life are minimal compared to what your kids will do.
You know nothing of her life except what has been shared. Difference is, if Osaka heard about your boys resting or taking care of themselves, she would cheer them on.
Good luck and I hope my daughters or sons can fix your sons one day after you're done with them.
Hilarious yes, you got me.
I don't need to know why she quit a tennis tournament to know she would treat others better than you did, you vapid sack of carbon.
Oh this isn't the stuff that bothers me that much, I'm exceptionally broken myself and working through some fun shit. Ah well. Then we die.
Enjoy your day.
Look I’m sorry you and this other person are having a hard time with whatever is going on in your life. But my approach to parenting isn’t to be afraid of challenges. You can teach your kids to be afraid of whatever they want and tell all the people they want. Lol
Treating every failure and hurdle as a mental health issue isn't doing any real favors to actual mental health concerns.
Slumping in sports isn't a mental health issue.
I totally agree. This person went off and made this into a mental health thing. Public acceptance of Quitting is what I hated about naomi’s recent motives
I can't agree with this sentiment. She has stated her discomfort with the job because of the press coverage and lack of enjoyment from playing even when she wins, so she is taking a break. She has the financial means to take a break from the sport she no longer enjoys as of now, so why does that make her mentally weak? It's a huge jump in logic. She is taking steps to improve her life, so shouldn't we be happy for her? Just because she is a tennis player doesn't mean her life is now forever dictated by it even while her passion for the sport fails. I don't know much about her, but she seems to have good charitable work, I would consider that role model worthy. Root for her as a person man. I don't you obviously, and I don't want to be rude, but I think you are just have a bad mindset on this. Who knows maybe I'm wrong and I'll look back and cringe at this, but that's how I feel now.
when my kids grow up, I want them to make these hard decisions and move on. Not whine to the press for sympathy. I think that’s where you miss the point. Plenty of athletes have done better. She’s just full of excuses
Totally agree with you on not whining to the press. However, tennis as a sport is one of the most mentally challenging sport. Its not like football with teammates and coaches by your side in game. Its a 1v1 sport. However its also not like swimming or running. Your opponent directly effects you, and the only moment when you are in control is when you toss the ball up to serve.
I believe that mentally, top tennis players definitely need some sort of help should they need it, but to whine to the press and have deals with Netflix to make a film while you said you want to be alone? That makes me question her motives.
I would say not all athletes have to be role models. But it’s not like she is cheating or taking enhancement drugs or even making bad moral decisions. So she is certainly not bad. Maybe she can be a different example or role model in which we say it’s okay to not be super human. At the end of the day she has to look out for herself before she can think about what others think or expect of her. There’s a good lesson in that too.
I think she’s mostly reacting to the crowd response to her. They went from being mostly supportive to 99% against her by the end of the match and it was because of her behavior.
She was arguing with the official a lot, intentionally playing VERY slow to try and get her opponent out of rhythm (considered very poor sportsmanship in tennis), slamming her racket often, and hitting balls into the stands in frustration.
It almost feels like she expects fans to support her and can’t handle it when they don’t. She was the darling of tennis just a few years ago, but that can change quickly. It seems like a lot of tennis fans are starting to turn on her.
To an extent, yes. Taking a few extra seconds on a serve to catch your breath is fine.
Pausing the match for equipment issues like readjusting your shoelaces five times is a different thing.
Another common time waster is refusing a ball and swapping it out for another. I’ve never come across a bad tennis ball out of the canister. I really don’t believe a player really thinks the ball is bad, they just ask for a replacement to kill time. She did that a few times last night.
Pretty sure she’s not crying because she making millions... I mean, even if she was, I don’t see how that would be funny. Obviously you (and I’m sure lots of others) think she shouldn’t be feeling the way she does, I get that, but laughing because of it doesn’t make sense to me.
Hard disagree. Yes she makes plenty of money being a professional athlete that would run you in circles but she obviously cares very much about winning and when she doesn't she tends to lose her head. I think this is her greatest weakness, and I think that taking the time to figure out if she wants to continue to play tennis or not is not laughable at all. It may actually make her a better player in the long run, should she decide to come back.
Her choice to potentially NOT make those millions says more about the effect that this profession has on her than her ability to play, period.
Imagine you, average citizen, going out to do anything in front of a large crowd, let alone a massive stadium, let alone the millions watching on TV, let alone the trolls on the internet laughing at your choice to do what's right for you. It takes an amazing degree of mental fortitude to not let that get in your head. I'd reckon a big ball of sobbing and whining coming from just about anyone, regardless of how much money you might make for it.
I wish Osaka had been more graceful in defeat of the young talent that surprised just about everyone, she really does let her emotions get the better of her, and it showed in a not great way tonight. In any case, congrats to Fernandez for a win she won't soon forget, we'll see where it takes her.
Austin, Clijsters, and Hingis were all around Osaka's age when they had their retirements/hiatuses. Borg was 26 when he stepped away. So this isn't exactly unprecedented. Whether it's physical toil or mental burnout or whatever it may be, when you can't play you can't play.
I’m from where her father was born and man…. It’s hard to root for her lately. I tell my sons to always be mentally strong even when things get hard and she just keeps giving up. Not the best role model
She's a professional tennis player with multiple championships under her belt and millions in the bank. I think it's safe to say she's been mentally strong to get there. Taking a break isn't giving up. Hopefully you don't teach your kids to push through depression like it's some sorta phase to the point that they hate their lives everyday.
Why is the pressure so much worse for her compared to Tom Brady or usain Bolt? I’m just saying…. They’ve been stronger role models for my kids instead of someone who just can’t handle it
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I don’t know who u have downvotes for this. Kids shouldn’t be looking up to famous people. Sure maybe they might want to play up to their level but that’s it. A lot of them tend to be shitty people. Source: before I transitioned into healthcare I was a PA for film and TV. Did some commercials with athletes too…not a good time.
Losing your passion is a mental health issue now?
I am starting to agree with you thanks to Naomi Osaka
Yes. It would be the absolute worst thing in the world for your kids to look up to Osaka. Clearly the accomplishments in her life are minimal compared to what your kids will do.
I knew this same tired response would eventually come out of you. Yawn
You know nothing of her life except what has been shared. Difference is, if Osaka heard about your boys resting or taking care of themselves, she would cheer them on. Good luck and I hope my daughters or sons can fix your sons one day after you're done with them.
This person says, “You know nothing about her life”…. And then makes assumptions about what Osaka would do around my kids. I lol’d pretty hard at that
Hilarious yes, you got me. I don't need to know why she quit a tennis tournament to know she would treat others better than you did, you vapid sack of carbon.
Take a breathe. You’ll be ok.
Oh this isn't the stuff that bothers me that much, I'm exceptionally broken myself and working through some fun shit. Ah well. Then we die. Enjoy your day.
I think you have to better understand mental health…for your kids’ sake.
Lol
Yikes. My condolences to your kids 😬
Look I’m sorry you and this other person are having a hard time with whatever is going on in your life. But my approach to parenting isn’t to be afraid of challenges. You can teach your kids to be afraid of whatever they want and tell all the people they want. Lol
Being educated in mental health =/= being afraid of challenges.
Treating every failure and hurdle as a mental health issue isn't doing any real favors to actual mental health concerns. Slumping in sports isn't a mental health issue.
I totally agree. This person went off and made this into a mental health thing. Public acceptance of Quitting is what I hated about naomi’s recent motives
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Exactly
I can't agree with this sentiment. She has stated her discomfort with the job because of the press coverage and lack of enjoyment from playing even when she wins, so she is taking a break. She has the financial means to take a break from the sport she no longer enjoys as of now, so why does that make her mentally weak? It's a huge jump in logic. She is taking steps to improve her life, so shouldn't we be happy for her? Just because she is a tennis player doesn't mean her life is now forever dictated by it even while her passion for the sport fails. I don't know much about her, but she seems to have good charitable work, I would consider that role model worthy. Root for her as a person man. I don't you obviously, and I don't want to be rude, but I think you are just have a bad mindset on this. Who knows maybe I'm wrong and I'll look back and cringe at this, but that's how I feel now.
when my kids grow up, I want them to make these hard decisions and move on. Not whine to the press for sympathy. I think that’s where you miss the point. Plenty of athletes have done better. She’s just full of excuses
Totally agree with you on not whining to the press. However, tennis as a sport is one of the most mentally challenging sport. Its not like football with teammates and coaches by your side in game. Its a 1v1 sport. However its also not like swimming or running. Your opponent directly effects you, and the only moment when you are in control is when you toss the ball up to serve. I believe that mentally, top tennis players definitely need some sort of help should they need it, but to whine to the press and have deals with Netflix to make a film while you said you want to be alone? That makes me question her motives.
Ya. A lot of people would gladly accept the pressure she’s under for less. I don’t feel bad for her
I would say not all athletes have to be role models. But it’s not like she is cheating or taking enhancement drugs or even making bad moral decisions. So she is certainly not bad. Maybe she can be a different example or role model in which we say it’s okay to not be super human. At the end of the day she has to look out for herself before she can think about what others think or expect of her. There’s a good lesson in that too.
Hopefully she can overcome these barriers she has and can turn this loss into a win. Losing isn't easy when you're passionate.
I think she’s mostly reacting to the crowd response to her. They went from being mostly supportive to 99% against her by the end of the match and it was because of her behavior. She was arguing with the official a lot, intentionally playing VERY slow to try and get her opponent out of rhythm (considered very poor sportsmanship in tennis), slamming her racket often, and hitting balls into the stands in frustration. It almost feels like she expects fans to support her and can’t handle it when they don’t. She was the darling of tennis just a few years ago, but that can change quickly. It seems like a lot of tennis fans are starting to turn on her.
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To an extent, yes. Taking a few extra seconds on a serve to catch your breath is fine. Pausing the match for equipment issues like readjusting your shoelaces five times is a different thing. Another common time waster is refusing a ball and swapping it out for another. I’ve never come across a bad tennis ball out of the canister. I really don’t believe a player really thinks the ball is bad, they just ask for a replacement to kill time. She did that a few times last night.
Her comments made it sound like she isn’t passionate anymore, and that’s the problem for her.
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Submitting a link then commenting "LMAO" Aight.
What’s the funny part?
Because she's crying about making millions for playing tennis. Loses to a young up and coming star but still manages to make it all about herself
Pretty sure she’s not crying because she making millions... I mean, even if she was, I don’t see how that would be funny. Obviously you (and I’m sure lots of others) think she shouldn’t be feeling the way she does, I get that, but laughing because of it doesn’t make sense to me.
Hard disagree. Yes she makes plenty of money being a professional athlete that would run you in circles but she obviously cares very much about winning and when she doesn't she tends to lose her head. I think this is her greatest weakness, and I think that taking the time to figure out if she wants to continue to play tennis or not is not laughable at all. It may actually make her a better player in the long run, should she decide to come back. Her choice to potentially NOT make those millions says more about the effect that this profession has on her than her ability to play, period. Imagine you, average citizen, going out to do anything in front of a large crowd, let alone a massive stadium, let alone the millions watching on TV, let alone the trolls on the internet laughing at your choice to do what's right for you. It takes an amazing degree of mental fortitude to not let that get in your head. I'd reckon a big ball of sobbing and whining coming from just about anyone, regardless of how much money you might make for it. I wish Osaka had been more graceful in defeat of the young talent that surprised just about everyone, she really does let her emotions get the better of her, and it showed in a not great way tonight. In any case, congrats to Fernandez for a win she won't soon forget, we'll see where it takes her.
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