The decision comes after Japanese world number
two Osaka pulled out of the French Open last week on mental
health grounds.
"We have received notification Naomi Osaka cannot start in
Berlin. After consulting her management, she will take a break,"
Berlin event organisers said in a statement ahead of the
tournament which begins on June 14.
Osaka has not revealed when she plans to play next, casting
doubt on her participation at Wimbledon, which starts on June
28, and the Tokyo Olympics next month.
The 23-year-old released a short social media statement on
Saturday to thank her fans for their support over her decision
to withdraw from the French Open following a dispute over her
refusal to attend press conferences.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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