‘She’s Helped Me Grow Up’- Naomi Osaka Continues to Sing Praises of Her Baby Daughter After Welcome Win in Brisbane

Japanese tennis player, Naomi Osaka revealed how motherhood completely changed her perceptions towards others. This world’s former number-one recently returned to the court after giving birth to her daughter Shai this July with her partner, Cordae. After that, Osaka took a break for a year to balance between motherhood and professional tennis. Now after winning her first match post-motherhood, Osaka went candid on motherhood changing her mentality as a player.

Naomi Osaka has always maintained a shy personality in front of her fans. After motherhood, she went straightforward in addressing the challenges of female tennis players about balancing motherhood with professional life. However, Osaka’s recent revelation helps fans to understand her motherhood journey changed her as a person.

Naomi Osaka revealed how her motherhood journey changed her as a human being

In a recent interview, Naomi Osaka candidly revealed her feelings post-motherhood. She said- “Yeah, I mean, it’s a big change overnight, I would say. For me, I love it a lot because, I don’t know, in a way I would say she’s helped me grow up so much so quickly.” Osaka’s comment helped fans to understand that motherhood changed how Osaka is looking at the world right now. Now, she can’t be blamed as being a mother brings many changes to a person.

Osaka further said- “I think it would relate to my tennis in a way that off the court I’m more aware of people and I appreciate them a lot more – even my opponents and everything. I think today I looked at my box a bit too much, which isn’t really like me. I was panicking a little because I was so nervous. But, yeah, I think on the court it’s just helping me be strong and staying in the moment more.”

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Naomi Osaka’s post-motherhood mentality expressed that she is a more mature person now. Now after giving birth to her daughter Shai, Osaka aims to act more sensibly about her fans and peers.

What are Naomi Osaka’s biggest achievements in tennis?

Japan’s rising star in tennis, Naomi Osaka is a true example of a warrior. This twenty-six-year-old player already has two Australian Open trophies on her list. Not to forget her mindblowing win at the 2018 US Open. While Naomi Osaka has yet to win any French Open. However, with such an indomitable spirit, she will soon earn her trophy at the Rolland Garros court.

Naomi Osaka’s post-motherhood interview represents her immense joy after giving birth to Shai. Now she aims to make more historic wins and become a true role model for her child.

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