 |
| Naomi Osaka taking a break from tennis to prepare for motherhood. |
Japanese American tennis star and rapper are going to be parents.
Naomi Osaka announced she is pregnant and will be missing the 2023 tennis season. She and rapper Cordae are an item.
"The past few years have been interesting to say the least, but I find that it’s the most challenging times in life that may be the most fun," she said in a statement. "These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to. I realize that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, everyday is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom.,’ haha. 2023 will be a year that’ll be full of lessons for me and I hope I’ll see you guys in the start of the next one cause I’ll be at Aus 2024. Love you all infinitely.
Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023. pic.twitter.com/GYXRnutU3I
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 11, 2023
"Sidenote: I don’t think there’s a perfectly correct path to take in life but I always felt that if you move forward with good intentions you’ll find your way eventually."
She has been candid about her mental health experiences and told reporters the sport was no longer bringing her joy after a third-round exit at the 2021 US Open. Osaka then took an indefinite break but returned at the start of the 2022 season.
Osaka recently withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open, in which she is a two-time champion. She hasn't played a full match since her first-round loss at the US Open and played in just 11 tournaments in 2022. Osaka hasn't won a title since the 2021 Australian Open and hasn't advanced past the third round at a major since.
No comments:
Post a Comment