From the shadows of challenges emerged a champion’s spirit! Naomi Osaka has returned, not just to dominate again but to complete her own athletic narrative. After 15 months, the Japanese tennis player has made a comeback to the tennis arena, but there’s nothing to worry about. As she displayed her athletic’ side in the first-round victory that she achieved at Brisbane International, a message arrived to boost her confidence.

Making a comeback after becoming a mother is never that easy, but Osaka found support in other athletes, including Allyson Felix. And now, after doing great in her first match, the 38-year-old retired American track and field athlete has welcomed her comeback with an encouraging message.

Allyson Felix’s encouraging comeback message for Naomi Osaka

The four-time Grand Slam champion might not have been active on the court due to her pregnancy, but she was quite vocal about the support she found as a mother, who is also an athlete. Recently, after defeating Tamara Korpatsch in the first clash of her comeback tournament in Brisbane, she received a strong message from another athletic mother, who had also previously advised her on motherhood.

Felix took to her Instagram account to share an encouraging message for the former world number one’s strong return on the court. She wrote a post about how the 26-year-old came out on top, even after being away for 15 months. Along with that, she wrote, “Welcome back @naomiosaka, that mom strength.”

In addition, she also shared her excitement of watching the new mom get back to her original swing while trying to maintain her personal life as a mother. She wrote, “So excited to watch your journey continue on and off the court.” 

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Even though both of them belong to different arenas, they share a great equation with each other. Subsequently, just a few days ago, the Japanese tennis player also shared her gratitude towards the retired American athlete for extending support during her crucial motherhood journey.

New mom Osaka is grateful to Allyson Felix

Before her comeback match in a pre-tournament press conference, the former world number one talked about how she adjusted to motherhood and her life. Without wasting a moment, the Japanese tennis player mentioned how she had the support of the legendary American athlete, who helped her a lot during and after her pregnancy.

Osaka said, “She had a lot of really good advice. I talked to her a lot before and then after the birth but my memory is so bad that I wouldn’t be able to give you a clue or the advice straight off my head.” While she didn’t remember a lot from their conversations, Osaka is quite grateful that the 38-year-old athlete was just a phone call away when she needed her the most.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts about Naomi Osaka’s first win after her break? Will she be able to continue this run? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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