Serena Williams says she can identify with anxiety regarding news conference scrutiny, and has experienced it frequently after matches. But she says they made her stronger. Williams’ comments came in a post-match news conference after her first-round victory Monday at the French Open. She spoke hours after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament, saying in a statement that she has dealt with long bouts of depression since winning a tumultuous final against Williams in the 2018 U.S. Open. Williams says she feels for Osaka, and believes the four-time Grand Slam champion is “doing the best she can.”
