Naomi Osaka has introduced she’s anticipating her first baby, simply three days after one of many sport’s greatest stars introduced she would not be competing on the Australian Open.
But whereas there had been some hypothesis after her withdrawal that the 25-year-old four-time grand slam winner is perhaps pulling the plug on her profession, the two-time Australian Open champ additionally revealed on Wednesday that she plans to be again in motion in Melbourne subsequent 12 months.
Japan’s Osaka, who hasn’t competed on the WTA Tour because the Pan Pacific Open final September, stated in a Twitter submit, accompanied by what appeared like a being pregnant scan: “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.
“I do know that I’ve a lot to look ahead to sooner or later, one factor I’m wanting ahead to is for my child to look at one among my matches and inform somebody, ‘that is my mother’, haha.'”
The news comes five days after another former world No.1, retired Australian great and reigning Australian Open champion Ash Barty, also announced she and her husband Garry Kissick were expecting their first child.
Osaka, who had not initially elaborated on her withdrawal from the Melbourne grand slam which she’s won twice in 2019 and 2021, added in her post that she expected to be back at the Australian Open in 2024.
“2023 can be a 12 months that’ll be filled with classes for me and I hope I’ll see you guys within the begin of the following one trigger I’ll be at Aus 2024,” said Osaka, who’s also a double winner of the US Open, before signing off with the message: “Love you all infinitely”.
The superstar, who is in a relationship with rapper Cordae, added in her post: “The previous few years have been attention-grabbing to say the least.
“But I find that it’s the most challenging times in life that may be the most fun.
“These few months away from the game has actually given me a brand new love and appreciation for the sport I’ve devoted my life to.
“I realise that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, everyday is a new blessing and adventure.
“I knew that I’ve a lot to look ahead to sooner or later.”
