‘Shai Was Watching Me’- Naomi Osaka Gripped by Motherhood’s Intense Emotions as She Lays Bare ‘Role Model’ Ambition

Japanese tennis star, Naomi Osaka revealed her true motherhood intentions as she ventured into her first victory post-motherhood. This world’s former number-one tennis star always candidly spoke about her motherhood challenges. Not just that but Osaka also expressed her joy in being a new mother, which influenced many new mothers out there who feel depressed for not being with their child all the time due to work. Now her recent revelation brings more inspiration for her fans.

Osaka gave birth to her daughter Shai this July with her partner Cordae. After that, she took a break from tennis for almost a year. Her victory at the Brisbane International’s first round was her first match post-motherhood. Now Osaka revealed how her victory is a conscious attempt to fulfill her new wishes regarding her motherhood journey.

Naomi Osaka revealed how she wanted the victory to become a true role model for her daughter

After Osaka’s victory, reporters focused on her motherhood challenges and asked her to speak about it. However, despite challenges, Osaka wished to become a true role model for her daughter. She said-“I wouldn’t really say it feels differently. Well, that’s a lie. I felt, I don’t know, like a part of me felt like Shai was watching me. I wanted to do my best for her. Also I guess like towards the end when I was signing autographs, I was more aware of kids. It made me, like, feel… I don’t know. I see them differently now because now I’m a mom, too, and I can picture Shai being that age.”

Osaka’s comment expressed that now life for her just does not revolve around tennis. After giving birth to her daughter, Osaka is more focused on creating an image that also inspires the other kids. Osaka further said- “Yeah, I think while I’m playing, I’m aware of it in the sense that I want to be a good role model for my daughter. Other than that I think I’m pretty much trying to be the same old me.”

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Naomi Osaka’s journey is an inspiration to many working mothers. It is evident that after Shai’s arrival, her mentality has changed since she is not just a player but a mother as well. However, despite everything, Naomi Osaka brings the same old shy self to the fans and makes them once again feel hopeful about her.

How did Naomi Osaka achieve her first victory in tennis for the 2024 season?

After a year, Osaka started her professional tennis journey once again with the ongoing Brisbane International. Here, she defeated Tamara Korpatsch from Germany by 6-3 and 6-9. Osaka had an advantage but she wasted a 5-3 advantage in the game’s second set. However, she fiercely fought against a tiebreak after that and defeated Korpatsch within forty-five minutes of the second set. Their entire match went for seventy minutes and Osaka claimed her first victory for the 2024 season.

Naomi Osaka’s revelation expressed that she is also a dedicated mother. Her tennis achievements are for her daughter Shai as well, for whom she wants to see her mother as a role model. This is how Osaka brought inspiration for many working mothers out there too.

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