US Tennis Open to provide ‘quiet rooms’ for struggling athletes

The world’s top tennis players will have safe places to relax according to the US Open.

“Quiet rooms” will soon be coming to the US Open to help players struggling with “mental health” issues.

“The medical services program for the 2021 tournament will include licensed mental health providers, giving players access to mental health services throughout the duration of the event,” the USTA said in a statement, as reported by Fox News.

Players at the U.S. Open will have access to licensed mental health providers and quiet rooms as part of an initiative announced Tuesday by the U.S. Tennis Association. https://t.co/NIIebgjmzt

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“The focus comes after Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open when she received criticism for avoiding press availabilities,” Fox News said. “She opened up about her bouts with depression and took some time away from the sport until last month when she appeared in the Olympics for Japan.”

However, her mental health problems did not stop her from appearing on magazine covers and participating in media interviews about her issues.

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