<p>World number one Novak Djokovic hailed Naomi Osaka as "brave and bold" for withdrawing from the French Open and revealing her struggles with anxiety and depression.</p>.<p>"I support her. I think she was very brave to do that. I'm really sorry that she is going through painful times and suffering mentally, is what I have heard," said Djokovic on Tuesday. <br /><br /><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/naomi-osaka-s-french-open-exit-sheds-light-stars-mental-health-issue-992590.html" target="_blank">Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit sheds light stars' mental health issue</a></strong></p>.<p>"This was, I must say, a very bold decision from her side. If she needs to take time and reflect and just recharge that's what she needed to do, and I respect it fully. I hope that she'll come back stronger."</p>
<p>World number one Novak Djokovic hailed Naomi Osaka as "brave and bold" for withdrawing from the French Open and revealing her struggles with anxiety and depression.</p>.<p>"I support her. I think she was very brave to do that. I'm really sorry that she is going through painful times and suffering mentally, is what I have heard," said Djokovic on Tuesday. <br /><br /><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/naomi-osaka-s-french-open-exit-sheds-light-stars-mental-health-issue-992590.html" target="_blank">Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit sheds light stars' mental health issue</a></strong></p>.<p>"This was, I must say, a very bold decision from her side. If she needs to take time and reflect and just recharge that's what she needed to do, and I respect it fully. I hope that she'll come back stronger."</p>