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Mar 8, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) looks on during the Eisenhower Cup, a charity event using the the Tie Break Tens format at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 8, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) looks on during the Eisenhower Cup, a charity event using the the Tie Break Tens format at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
The excitement levels flow off the brim as Naomi Osaka is finally back in action. The tennis star who returned to the game as a new mother, carries high expectations from the fans. Starting off her journey to regain the high position with Brisbane International, the Japanese star gained her first victory today.
Fans found themselves in a confused state as Osaka went through a major change in her life. While the Japanese walked into the court as a mother this time, she recently dissected the confusion behind which role is tougher.
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Naomi Osaka picks the easy option between tennis and parenting
Former world number one and new mom Naomi Osaka gained a hard-fought victory over Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch, making her return to the tennis courts count. The 26-year-old tennis sensation kicked it out on the court for almost two hours and managed to turn Tennis’ Tension or Motherhood’s Stress? Naomi Osaka Makes Her Choice With a Cheeky Answer table with an amazing 6-3, 7-6 (11/9) win on Pat Rafter Arena.
Naomi Osaka after winning first tennis match in 16 months
“Which is easier, closing out a match or getting a newborn to sleep?”
Naomi: “Shai likes to fight her sleep. So I’d say preferably playing tennis over changing diapers” 😂 pic.twitter.com/b4ZRXOMLPz
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 1, 2024
As the tennis star walked up to hold the mic after the victory, she was exposed to a question that almost every fan needed the answer to. “Which is easier, closing out a match or getting a newborn to sleep?” the reporter asked. Osaka, framing her answer with a blend of reality and humor, said, “Shai likes to fight her sleep. So I’d say preferably playing tennis over changing diapers.”
Osaka gave a glimpse of this new stage where keeping a delicate balance between tennis toughness and the struggles of being a new mom becomes evident. Her witty answer surely gives an idea of another challenge that she moves ahead with.
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Osaka’s new perspective after becoming a mom
As Naomi Osaka spilled her emotions while holding the post-victory mic after such a long time, she utilized the moment to her best. The tennis star expressed her gratitude for the love she has received along with highlighting her determination to give it back. The 26-year-old tennis star who is also a proud mom now, mentioned, “I feel like the last couple of years I played before I had my daughter, I didn’t return as much love as I was given. That’s what I want to do on this chapter.”
Naomi Osaka after winning her 1st match back as a mom:
“I feel like the last couple years I played before I had my daughter I didn’t return as much love as I was given. That’s what I want to do on this chapter. I just really appreciate people coming out & people knowing me and… pic.twitter.com/INIp9lDSlp
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 1, 2024
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The tennis star highlighted the value of appreciation, saying, “I just really appreciate people coming out and people knowing me and cheering for me.” Now that the tennis star has adapted newer ways to embrace her career, fans wait to see the wonders she creates with it.
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