The actor used social networks to give a message of support to the tennis player with mental health problems.
Actor Will Smith sided with tennis star Naomi Osaka after she exited the French Open with mental health issues.
The 23-year-old had refused to speak to the press before the start of the tournament due to her mental health, which cost her a $ 15,000 fine.
But he used social media to announce that he was no longer participating after earning his first win on Sunday.
“The best thing for the tournament, the other players and my well-being is that I retire so that everyone can get back to concentrating on the tennis that takes place in Paris,” he wrote.
“I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept that my moment was not ideal and that my message could have been clearer. More importantly, I would never trivialize mental health or use the term lightly. “
Meanwhile, the actor took to Instagram to extend his support for the tennis star.
He wrote, “Hey Naomi, you’re right. You are wrong! I’m with you”.
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