Naomi Osaka had played some select tournaments last year as she took a break from tennis to focus on her mental health. But this year, she seems much happier and ready to be back and compete at the highest level. The Japanese player’s latest challenge is the Indian Wells Masters and she recently posted an extremely cute picture from the court.
Butta says hi 🎾🐶💕 pic.twitter.com/M4pLPtHV0E
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) March 8, 2022
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In the picture, she is seen sitting on the court with her dog “Butta” who seems all too happy to be sitting in his mother’s arms, basking in the sun.
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Fans are in love with the latest picture of Naomi Osaka with her dog
Several fans fell in love with the dog and expressed their love with some adorable comments.
“I’m go to steal this dog on US Open,” one of the comments read.
I'm go to steal this dog on Usopen 🔥 https://t.co/X23U39v71K
— marcelo (@augustowta) March 8, 2022
Tennis fans and Osaka’s admirers in general were enamored with the former world no.1’s love for ‘Butta’.
awww you guys 🥰 https://t.co/0z9xE2En5A
— Ana (@thegreatestana) March 8, 2022
One Twitter user said that she would be stealing this dog at the US Open, on account of how cute he looks! One fan went on to translate ‘butta’ in her language, and also expressed her love for the Japanese tennis star.
Butta means blind in my language. Hi Naomi 💕 https://t.co/UMe32CyJZF
— Lizzie (@lizziehwan) March 8, 2022
Another Twitter user reposted the picture, calling Naomi her ‘bestie’. Love and support similarly poured in from several people on Twitter, both for Osaka’s dog and for his mother as well.
Omggg hi bestieeeeee🥰 https://t.co/tljwsVbHAa
— UnapologeticAyesha (@AyeshaAlerts) March 8, 2022
One can easily understand that Naomi is a doting dog-mom from the places that she brings her pet too. Much like Kevin Anderson and Alexander Zverev’s pets, Butta too travels the world with his celebrity mom. “I’m a mother, no drama,” Osaka once posted about her role in Butta’s life.
Lol at "Butta" https://t.co/tKfmlSurmM
— Muzo (@Ireen_Muzo) March 8, 2022
Few fans also started calling Osaka ‘Mummy’ after her latest picture with ‘Butta’.
Mummyyy https://t.co/2Ai5KhQwai
— Rafa Shawon (@Vamos__Rafa) March 8, 2022
Another fan wrote ‘Too beautiful’ in French.
Trop belle 😘 https://t.co/nOO5GXQsbS
— Sa majesté Reine Téké🇬🇦 Ursula 🇬🇦🇬🇦 (@Mlle_UrsulaMoma) March 8, 2022
One user also said that he was practically jealous of the dog, who had the privilege of being an extremely important part of Naomi Osaka’s life. Some even commented that the name ‘Butta’ was a nice name for a pet.
nunca quis tanto ser um cachorro https://t.co/LD9eqy1QWo
— dandandan (@sfcgswfrr) March 8, 2022
Okay, every dog mom thinks their baby is beautiful.
But yeah, no …
(Good name, though). https://t.co/dgbpdPHUai— Stephanie Myles (@OpenCourt) March 8, 2022
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One fan also used this opportunity to wish the former World No. 1 all the best for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open.
So cute 🥰 good luck at Indian wells ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 https://t.co/oKufeQStSa
— Lovers ❤️ (@Lovers91498999) March 8, 2022
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The draw was released for the 2022 Indian Wells recently and Osaka’s first-round opponent will be Sloane Stephens. While her first round will definitely be a blockbuster, she is also likely to meet top players like Jessica Pegula and Annet Kontavett in the future rounds as she looks to capture her second title at Indian Wells.
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