Naomi Osaka Explains Decision to Quit French Open in Powerful New Essay

Naomi Osaka is speaking out about her decision to drop out of the French Open earlier this year. The world's No. 2-ranked tennis player graces the latest cover of TIME and penned an essay for the magazine explaining why she pulled out of the tournament. She wrote that she had anxiety over speaking with the media, a requirement for tennis players and a factor she cited at the time when she withdrew.