Naomi Osaka unsure on Wimbledon after ranking points decision

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"Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka is not sure she will play Wimbledon, saying that without ranking points it is "more like an exhibition"."

"The ATP and WTA stripped the points after Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players."

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"Osaka did not criticise the move but said earning points was a motivation."

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"The intention of this measure was good, but the execution is all over the place," she said.

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"I feel like if I play Wimbledon without points, it's more like an exhibition. I know this isn't true, right?"

" But my brain just like feels that way. Whenever I think like something is like an exhibition, I just can't go at it 100%."

"I didn't even make my decision yet, but I'm leaning more towards not playing given the current circumstances."

"Former world number one Osaka, 24, was speaking after her first-round defeat by Amanda Anisimova at the French Open on Monday."

"The Japanese player is 38th in the world rankings after taking several breaks from the sport last year to protect her mental health."

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