Naomi Osaka has introduced she’s anticipating her first youngster, simply three days after one of many sport’s greatest stars introduced she wouldn’t 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 likely to be 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 yr.
Japan’s Osaka, who hasn’t competed on the WTA Tour for the reason that Pan Pacific Open final September, stated in a Twitter put up, 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 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.’”
The news comes 5 days after one other former world No.1, retired Australian nice and reigning Australian Open champion Ash Barty, additionally introduced she and her husband Garry Kissick have been anticipating their first youngster.
Osaka, who had not initially elaborated on her withdrawal from the Melbourne grand slam which she’s gained twice in 2019 and 2021, added in her put up that she anticipated to be again on the Australian Open in 2024.
“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,” stated Osaka, who’s additionally a double winner of the US Open, earlier than signing off with the message: “Love you all infinitely”.
The celebrity, who’s in a relationship with rapper Cordae, added in her put up: “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.
“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 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 have so much to look forward to in the future.”
