When Naomi Osaka, the two-time Australian Open winner, withdrew herself from the recent Australian Open, many fans raised eyebrows and showed concern that her tennis career was over just at age 25. But now, the real reason behind her sudden mysterious absence from the pro-tennis circuit is revealed, and the same fans couldn’t be happier! Naomi Osaka is pregnant!
The Exciting News
Naomi Osaka recently dropped the baby bombshell on Instagram, citing the reason behind exactly why she had decided earlier to take a break from the court. The 2019 and 2021 Australian Open winner announced this exciting news on her Instagram account by sharing a picture of her screen with the caption “… a little life update for 2023.” Osaka is sharing her first child with rapper Cordae, whom she has been dating since 2019. The former winner also revealed that her professional career hiatus is just a temporary one, as she already vowed to be back next year on the court to compete at the Australian Open 2024.
The Emotional Message
Alongside the picture, Naomi Osaka also wrote a sweet heartfelt message on Instagram. Sharing her feelings, she informed her fans that, though the past few years had been very interesting in her professional life, now she found that the most challenging time of life can come with the most fun too. Osaka also thinks of each day as a new blessing and mostly, an adventure. She also added that taking a break from tennis had really given her a new love and appreciation for the sport to which she had dedicated her life. Naomi Osaka shared her joy for having a lot to look forward to in the near future. But mostly, she is looking forward to the day when her kid will watch her play and tell someone with pride, “That’s my mom!” We’re looking forward to it too, girl!