The star commented: “I returned pretty well, that’s not my usual stat but I’ve been really working on that in the off season.
“I’m trying not to rate my level, if I compare myself to the past I will never be satisfied. I’m trying to take it one day at a time.”
Her performance and ability as an athlete then came with praise from Murray, who took to Twitter to write: “Anyone hit the ball cleaner from the baseline than @naomiosaka?”
The praise was reciprocated soon after by the four-time Grand Slam champion who replied saying: “Anyone put their heart on their sleeve and fight harder than @andy_murray?”
Women’s Health explains that data concerning mental health for athletes at university level is “alarming”. It shows that about 33 percent deal with “significant symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other conditions”. For professional athletes, data shows that “35 percent suffer from some sort of mental health issue, which could show up as stress, an eating disorder, burnout, substance misuse, or depression and anxiety.”