Indian Wells 2024: Naomi Osaka Reveals the Only Tennis Legend to Constantly Check on Her Mental Health

Naomi Osaka is currently focused on gaining momentum with her comeback in the scene. While the tennis star recently made a comeback after welcoming her daughter Shai to the world, she has gone through several challenges in matching the competitive levels. However, with Andy Murray by her side, it seems like she can take all of it.

Recently, Osaka got involved in discussions about her unique bond with Andy Murray. As the WTA star delved deeper into the moments that the two of them have shared, the fans got to know about a genuine connection existing between the two tennis pros.

“I’m too shy to say hi” – Andy Murray was always there with Naomi Osaka during her “hard stuff”

Naomi Osaka is currently gearing up for her comeback at the Indian Wells 2024. Amid the anticipation of her return journey, a surprising revelation made its way on social media. In a candid video, the WTA star expressed deep gratitude towards Andy Murray, highlighting the support that he kept beside Osaka, throughout her journey. Osaka mentioned, “He’s always been super friendly to me… Whenever we’d bump into each other he’d say hi because obviously I’m too shy to say hi.”

The four-time major winner’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, especially after welcoming her daughter, Shai, last year. Recent tournaments like the Australian Open and Abu Dhabi Open brought a tough time for her as she had to face early exits, but she bounced back, reaching the quarterfinals in Doha.

As Osaka recalls Murray’s supportive gestures, mentioning, “I feel like he’s in a way always checking on me, especially when all the hard stuff happens,” it is sure that she has a firm backing to step back in the game.

Osaka feels like home in Indian Wells

Besides expressing the depth of the bond shared with Andy Murray, Naomi Osaka also gave out her feeling of being at home in her Indian Wells presence. The tennis star, who had to skip the tournament because of her maternity break last year, mentioned, “It’s nice to get in the car and be able to drive here.”

Along with that, she also talked about bringing her daughter to be around her, saying, “And I brought my daughter, so coming back home and seeing her is new, but it’s nice. It does feel a little bit like home.” As the Japanese WTA star is set to begin her run for the highly anticipated tournament, it remains to be seen how she will perform this time.

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