Tennis News : Djokovic agrees with Osaka - media questions can be tough, but are part of the sport

Novak Djokovic says he understands media conferences after matches can be unpleasant, after Naomi Osaka said she will not take questions from journalists at this year's French Open. The women's world No.2 said it is unfair to expect players to answer questions after a defeat, claiming it amounts to "kicking a person while they are down". She added the impact is negative on a player's mental health, and although she expects to be heavily fined for not attending media conferences during the tournament, she hopes that money will be given to a mental health charity. The French Open begins in Paris on May 30th.