Naomi Osaka is coming back to reclaim her tournament spot sooner than anyone expected, and she owes it to her adorable daughter!
The tennis star became a first-time mother in July, welcoming her baby daughter, Shai, with rapper Cordae. Due to her pregnancy, the 25-year-old pulled out of this year’s Australian Open.
However, he attended the ongoing US Open to announce his return to the court. The biracial athlete revealed she already had a busy schedule with matches, a challenging position she took on thanks to her newfound motivation as a mother.
Naomi Osaka Confirms Her Tennis Return Will Be At The 2024 Australian Open
During her recent appearance at the US Open, the Japanese beauty opened up about her plans for her next tennis tournament. The four-time Grand Slam singles champion confirmed he will return at next year’s Australian Open.
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Speaking to ESPN about her schedule, the Glamor Award winner admitted it was packed with more games than expected, given that her pregnancy was stalled. “It’s definitely more tournaments than I’ve ever played,” said the media personality. “I think some people will be happy with that.”
According to the author of “The Way Champs Play”, he was not forced to accept an intense workload. Instead, the 25-year-old willingly chose to fill his days with tournaments as he had doubts about his abilities once he returned.
The co-owner of the North Carolina Courage women’s soccer team explained he was worried about how he would return to the court. To ensure he can handle the transition, a busy schedule is needed to ease himself back into competition.
“At least I’ll set myself up for a really good end to the year,” Osaka said, adding that she had “definitely” missed being part of the Games. Expressing his desire to return, the 25-year-old said, “I’ve been watching the game, and I’m like, ‘I wish I played too.’”
Despite longing to join her co-stars in the ring, the biracial star explained that she has no regrets about taking time off. Speaking like a proud mother, the athlete claimed her daughter had given her the strength to come back.
In the words of the ESPY Award recipient: “But I’m in this position now, and I’m so grateful. I love my daughter so much, but it really burns my spirit.”
The pregnancy break is not the first time Osaka has taken a break from tennis, as she previously withdrew from the 2021 French Open to prioritize her mental health. He also discussed the topic during a mental health forum at the US Open.
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Osaka’s visit to the ongoing match marks her return to the US Open for the first time since welcoming her daughter. A day after her appearance, the media personality updated her Instagram page with her glam photos for the event.
The images reveal a new style for the Japanese beauty, who has ditched her curly brown hair for a cute fringe with straight waves. The mother-of-one also brought summer to the show in an off-the-shoulder yellow dress.
However, the highlight of the post was the performer’s accessories. The founder of sports agency Evolve rocked two necklaces with letter pendants. Together, the words can be read as “SHAI Mama” or “Mama SHAI,” referring to the 25-year-old’s daughter.
BET Award Winner Slams Fans Who Claim Her Baby Will Hurt Her Career
Osaka’s quick return to tennis, thanks to her daughter, was undoubtedly the biggest surprise to the athlete’s critics. Months before welcoming Shai, the entertainer called out fans who believed motherhood would negatively impact her career as an athlete.
On May 12, the two-time Australian Open champion hit back at unwanted comments about her unborn child in a fiery post on Twitter. In her lengthy message, the 25-year-old stated that critics should divert their concerns as her status as a GOAT is unaffected by her pregnancy.
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“Btw to people who suddenly care about my career- Many male athletes with children are less successful. You might want to worry about them,” quipped the former No. 1 of the WTA world.
“Thank you for your concern. Maybe want to divert it to someone who needs it,” the media personality concluded. In a second tweet, the 2020 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year honoree explained the intent of his post. “Not trying to make this a boy and girl thing, but let’s be together,” wrote the tennis star.
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