Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, values her mental health more than anything. In fact, she withdrew from last year’s French Open for the same. Further, even though Osaka is an experienced player, she often takes ill comments to heart, which later affects her mental well-being.

However, the support she gets from her fans and family keeps her afloat. Also, her pet dog Butta plays a major role in uplifting her mood. Therefore, the Japanese tennis ace recently thanked people who helped her in tough times via social media.

Naomi Osaka shares her emotions

The 24-year-old up till now has no noteworthy records in clay. Though she started this year’s clay season with peak form and enthusiasm, she failed to draw achievements out of it. Further to add to the misery, she incurred a leg injury at the Italian Open, which might hinder her performance in the upcoming French Open.

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However, she survived all these ups and downs because of her fans, friends, and family. Therefore, she wrote, “So grateful for everyone in my life that I love. They really make everything worth it.”

Following that, her fans showered her with support in the comment section and demanded a quick return. Speaking of return, while addressing the press post her defeat in the first round at Rome, Osaka assured people that she won’t be missing the French Open.

Osaka’s Dog Butta

Naomi has many friends, however, none of them can compete with her fury partner Butta. Butta is a French Bulldog whom Osaka adopted as a puppy. The former World No.1 was facing serious backlash for opting to not play at the 2021 Wimbledon championship when she brought home, Butta.

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Hence, it won’t be wrong to say that the precious little dog helped the Japanese tennis star conserve her mental well-being. Also, he often travels alongside Osaka on her tours and is adored by both fans and entities.

Further speaking about the coming clay-based Grand Slam, the longest runs Osaka has had in French Open were till the third round. Will she be able to claim higher than that at this year’s event?