‘Not Going to Be Here Forever’ – Naomi Osaka Lays Bare Her ‘Core’ Goal as She Gets Real About Her Future

Naomi Osaka is built differently! The Japanese tennis player is someone who has added thrill to the tennis world with her competition. Being a tennis player and embracing motherhood, she has carried her idea of what an athletic life is. Recently, the 26-year-old tennis star disclosed her way of leaving her mark on the younger generation stepping after her.

The four-time Grand Slam champion has always been a little different in terms of putting forward her take on and off the tennis court. But now she has turned the tables as she opened up about her core goal while getting real about her tennis future.

Naomi Osaka shares her wish for the younger generation 

The former world number one-ranked tennis player is ready to step back on the court after becoming a mother and taking a break for around a year. Recently, at an event, the Japanese tennis player talked about how she would like to be remembered while getting real about her tennis future.

Rather than talking about making records and leaving a great legacy behind them, she highlighted her one wish that became the major highlight of the event. Even though she has taken big risks on and off the court, her core goal for her future is something that might surprise tennis fans.

She said, “But I think for me, at the core of everything I just want to, like, leave an easier path for the younger generation. And I think especially after I had my daughter, I know that I’m not going to be here forever, but I just want the people younger than me to have an easier time.” 

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The four-time Grand Slam champion emphasized the fact that she won’t be a part of the tennis world for long. She shared a wish, talking about how she wants them to have the easiest time in the athletic arena. Nevertheless, not only has embracing motherhood given her a new perspective on how she is looking up to this sport, but she has also been through motherhood frailties.

Osaka’s emotional take on motherhood

Embracing motherhood and ruling the tennis court are quite different feelings from each other. Just a few months ago, the new mom penned an emotional message while sharing her realistic take on motherhood. She said, “Something I had to conquer recently is fighting the thought that I won’t be a good mom. So many doubts raced through my head. I had to swat them away like mosquitoes.” 

As a mother, she detailed what constantly runs through her mind and how she has a constant fear of not being able to be a good mom to her daughter. You also added how being away from her daughter was the hardest thing for her as a new mother.

Nevertheless, while becoming a mother might have altered her perspective on the broader picture, what are your thoughts on Osaka’s wish for her tennis future? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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