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Amid Extensive Reports of Her Giving Birth, Naomi Osaka Makes Time to Get ‘Scared’ for Friend Christopher Eubanks in His Nail-Biting Wimbledon Win Over Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon

Published 07/11/2023, 6:36 AM EDT

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Tennis sensation Naomi Osaka has welcomed her first child into the world, adding a new chapter to her incredible journey both on and off the court. The baby girl’s name has not yet been revealed, but the news was confirmed by Osaka’s boyfriend, rapper Cordae, during his recent performance at the Calgary Stampede. This joyous announcement has sparked excitement among fans worldwide. But, Osaka herself was concerned about her friend Christopher Eubanks during his incredible fourth-round victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Earlier this year, before the Australian Open, Osaka had announced her pregnancy and made it clear that she would take the necessary time off to recover and prepare for motherhood. However, she reassured her fans that she would return to the tour at the Australian Open in 2024.

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The revelation came through a tweet from the official Twitter handle of The Tennis Letter, who shared Cordae’s confirmation of becoming a father. The tweet shared the news with the world. This unexpected update delighted Naomi Osaka’s supporters, who have been eagerly following her personal and professional milestones.

The tweet read, Naomi Osaka had her baby girl two days ago. Her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, announced it at his show. Congrats to both of them. Naomi has given so much to the tennis world. I hope she’s enjoying this beautiful moment in her life. Blessings.”

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Amidst her new role as a mother, Osaka continues to demonstrate her unwavering support for her friends within the tennis community. She recently posted a story for her good friend Chris Eubanks on his phenomenal win over World #5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the round 4 of Wimbledon.

Osaka and Eubanks’ endearing friendship reveals itself in her latest post

Apart from the news of her welcoming her first child, Naomi Osaka’s recent engagement with the Wimbledon tennis tournament turned some heads too. Osaka took to her Instagram story to share her thoughts on her friend Chris Eubanks’ 3-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round of Wimbledon that went beyond 3 hours. Her story read, “lol you were shanking so much at the end I got scared. Quarterfinals next tho.”

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While this isn’t the first time Osaka has hyped up her American friend. 2 years ago, she attended the 2021 Dallas Open and watched her close friend, Christopher Eubanks, compete in his first qualifying-round match. Eubanks, filled with appreciation, took to social media to express his gratitude for Osaka’s presence and support.

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The display of friendship and support extended beyond the court, as Eubanks expressed his gratitude on Twitter. He acknowledged Osaka’s presence and thanked her for taking the time to support him. Eubanks tweeted, “Major thank you @naomiosaka for taking the time out to come show some support today! I’m super thankful to call you a friend “

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As Naomi Osaka embraces this new chapter in her life, fans eagerly anticipate her return to the court. Some are even talking about the ‘O5AKA’ campaign, and the inspiration she will continue to provide through her extraordinary journey. Her journey as a mother and a tennis icon promises to be a captivating tale that will undoubtedly inspire many.

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Ansh Tandon

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Ansh Tandon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Ansh received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has been working in content creation for 2+ years. Before Ansh stepped into sports journalism, he was a professional tennis player, honing his skills in national level tournaments for the past 12 years as an active AITA athlete.
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Tony Thomas