Grant's Rant: 5-31-21 In Tennis, it appears rules is rules...right Naomi?

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Grant Napear

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🗓️ 31 May 2021

⏱️ 3 minutes

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First, a special Thank You to those who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price as we honor and remember those lost in service to our country this Memorial Day. Now, Naomi Osaka, one of the hottest players in tennis has decided she is not going to talk with the media. And in some sports, that may be fine. But in tennis, it is not. It's an obligation and part of the rules. Less time with the media means more time to possibly gain an advantage with other players who are following the rules. But no, Ms Osaka has a health problem. A mental health issue that she claims is going to need to be catered to and therefore, no media. Hmmm. But playing tennis is front of 20,000 fans doesn't bother you? What do I know? So those responsible have not only fined her $15,000 for not showing up for the media, she may default from playing. That's going to be interesting to see how this one gets handled. And I've got a few more observations up my sleeve you'll want to hear in today's rant. Have a great Memorial Day celebration with friends and family and be safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's time for France, France, France.
0:05.0	Today's Rants,
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0:14.0	Tennis Sensation, Naomi Osaka, find $15,000
0:18.0	because she blew off her mandatory news conference
0:21.4	after the first round of the French Open.
0:24.0	I don't know if you've been following this story, but she cited mental health reasons
0:29.8	for not speaking to the media leading up to the French open.
0:34.0	Well in a joint statement from the four grand slam tournaments,
0:38.0	fines may not be the only thing coming Osaka's way.
0:42.0	She may end up being defaulted. Ready for this?
0:45.0	Quote, as might be expected, repeat violations attract tougher situations,
0:51.0	including default from the tournament.
0:53.5	The statement said this, we want to underline that rules are in place to ensure all players
0:59.1	are treated exactly the same, no matter their stature, beliefs, or achievement.
1:05.0	As a sport, there is nothing more important than ensuring no player has an unfair advantage over another,
1:10.0	which unfortunately is the case in this situation if one player
1:14.3	refuses to dedicate time to participate in media commitments while the others
1:20.0	all honor their commitments now they did make reference in their statement
1:25.4	to Osaka's mental health concerns but they said that speaking to the media
1:31.0	is a priority for the tournaments.
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