World Rowing champion Eric Murray believes athletes fronting media is a part of the territory. 

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka will not subject herself to post-match press conferences In the French open. 

She says athletes' mental health deserves more respect at such fixtures, and they often become a vehicle for "kicking a person while they’re down". 

Eric Murray told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford fronting in times of defeat is never easy, but athletes need to accept that emotion is a part of professional sport.  

LISTEN ABOVE 

Where to get help:

• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
• Samaritans 0800 726 666
• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.