Naomi Osaka

Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy on Wednesday, posting a photo of an ultrasound scan on her social media accounts.

“I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future,” she added. Osaka subsequently pulled out of the French Open that year and revealed she had “suffered long bouts of depression” since winning her first major championship in 2018. “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,” the four-time major champion wrote alongside the photo.

Naomi Osaka is expecting her first child with boyfriend Cordae. The tennis player shared a photograph of her sonogram on Twitter and Instagram today, ...

“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. “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.’” In 2021, they attended the Met Gala together, an event Osaka co-chaired.

The four-time Grand Slam singles champion tweeted on Wednesday, “Can't wait to get back on the court but here's a little life update for 2023.” Alongside that ...

[GQ](https://www.gq.com/story/naomi-osaka-cordae-march-modern-lovers-cover), “I just remember seeing that there were so many people who wanted to take a picture with him. “Sometimes I would call Cordae, and maybe in some of the calls I would cry. The pair had their first date at the Staples Center to see a Clippers game in 2019, and Osaka later told In a postscript, she added, “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 also shared the message in Japanese. Osaka continues, “I realize that life is so short and I don't take any moments for granted, everyday is a new blessing and adventure. 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.”

Last Sunday, Australian Open organizers said that Osaka, the Open champion in 2019 and 2021, will not be playing at the major tournament that starts next week.

Ash Barty, who won the French Open, Wimbledon and the Australian Open from 2019-22, announced last week she was pregnant. Three years after that, she became the first (and so far only) mom to win Wimbledon in the Open Era. Belgian Kim Clijsters retired at age 23 in 2007, had daughter Jada at age 24 and returned to competition at age 26, winning in her third tournament back, the U.S. Open the next year and won her fourth and final major at the 2011 Australian Open. “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.” She won her first round match at that tournament when Australia’s Daria Saville withdrew after one game with a knee injury.

Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday.

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The two reflected on their years-long relationship, including meeting for the first time at an LA Clippers game, [in a 2021 spread for GQ.](https://www.gq.com/story/naomi-osaka-cordae-march-modern-lovers-cover) Open Final in 2018.](https://www.npr.org/2018/09/09/646018074/naomi-osaka-defeats-serena-williams-in-controversial-u-s-open-final) Osaka's subsequent victories in the Australian Open in 2019, the U.S. [one of the most influential players on the court](https://www.npr.org/2022/08/30/1120023719/serena-williams-has-left-an-indelible-mark-on-tennis), [ in the U.S. It'll be Osaka's first appearance on the court since competing at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo last September, when she withdrew due to illness. In May, Osaka announced that "I honestly don't know when I'm going to play my next tennis match," Osaka told reporters in a news conference. [after pulling out of the 2021 French Open. ](https://www.npr.org/2022/05/12/1098467880/naomi-osaka-starts-sports-agency-tennis)Osaka also [wrote a children's book](https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/childrens-the-way-champs-play-preorder) that was released last month. [she would not be appearing in the 2023 Australian open.](https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-expecting-first-child-with-rapper-cordae) However, in the social media post, Osaka confirmed that she is expected to compete in the Australian Open in 2024. ](https://www.npr.org/2021/06/01/1002092628/naomi-osaka-reveals-mental-health-struggles-and-other-athletes-rally-around-her)After announcing she wouldn't take part in required media appearances, officials fined her $15,000 — [and threatened to expel her from the tournament.](https://www.npr.org/2021/05/31/1001917952/naomi-osaka-drops-out-of-french-open-after-dispute-over-media-appearances) ](https://www.npr.org/2021/09/04/1034304091/naomi-osaka-us-open-loses-tennis-break-leylah-fernandez)Many athletes publicly praised Osaka for openly sharing her struggles with mental health. "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," Osaka wrote.

The tennis star, who withdrew from the Australian Open this week, posted a photo of an ultrasound on Instagram.

She took a break from the game and also missed time with an Achilles’ tendon injury last year. Osaka did not reveal how far along she was in the Instagram post. Last year, Osaka and her longtime agent, Stuart Duguid, left IMG, the sports and entertainment conglomerate, Osaka won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021. Open in 2018 and 2020. 47 in the world.

The tennis star showed an ultrasound of her baby and vowed to be back in the Australian Open next year.

She made headlines back in 2021 when she [withdrew from the French Open](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/naomi-osaka-withdraws-from-french-open-mental-health-depression-anxiety/). Osaka — who has won the title there twice — indicated she plans to return next year. "These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I've dedicated to," she wrote.

Naomi Osaka shocked tennis fans Saturday after withdrawing from the 2023 Australian Open a week before the event. Osaka didn't give a reason for withdrawing ...

Naomi Osaka is pregnant. The 25-year-old tennis star has announced via social media that she's expecting her first child with rap star Cordae Dunston.

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Osaka says she will return to tennis and plans to be in Melbourne next year for the start of the Grand Slam season.

Osaka said that the months away have given her “a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to”. Love you all infinitely.” Osaka says she will return to tennis and plans to be in Melbourne next year for the start of the Grand Slam season.

Naomi Osaka is pregnant. The 25-year-old tennis star has announced via social media that she's expecting her first child with rap star Cordae Dunston.