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Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been in a relationship with rapper and singer Cordae since 2019. In July this year, Naomi and Cordae welcomed their daughter Shai into the world. While the tennis world was still celebrating the newcomer’s entry into the tennis star’s family, rumors about her breakup with her partner found their way to the newsrooms in October.

Fans were left scrambling for updates when rumors of Naomi’s plan to part ways with Cordae started trending on social media. While the tennis star is now hitting the training grounds for her comeback in the upcoming season, she recently took time to smash all the rumors by narrating her plans with Cordae.

Naomi Osaka talks about her plans of parenting Shai with Cordae

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Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka had to go through a challenging time during her pregnancy. Soon after the 26-year-old started her parenting journey, rumors of her plan to split up with Cordae started circulating on social media. While the media and fans interpreted her cryptic social media updates as signs of things not going well with her partner, Osaka recently put an end to all those misconceptions.

Caught in a conversation about her daughter Shai, the tennis sensation opened up about her journey into parenthood with partner Cordae. Sharing her experience of parenting Shai with Cordae, Osaka highlighted the strength of their relationship, mentioning mutual respect and open communication.

“We built a really good foundation,” Osaka was reported by InStyle magazine as saying. “I don’t know if it’s because he’s just an easygoing guy, but I think we just respect each other’s opinions. And if we disagree on something, we talk it out. At the end of the day, we both want what’s best for Shai,” she added, smiling. The tennis star set things straight, assuring fans that their bond remains strong.

Along with mentioning her strong understanding of Cordae, Osaka also revealed how she has been working on her culinary skills as she practices the recipes taught by Cordae’s mom.

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Osaka works on her culinary skills guided by Cordae’s mom

With the festive season waiting to bring packs of joy, Naomi Osaka shared how her Thanksgiving was a blend of cultures. Her mom crafted miso turkey, and her dad’s side brought Haitian flavors to the table. Being a part of Cordae’s life, Osaka’s culinary journey has taken a new turn in collaboration with his mom who shared the recipes of southern-inspired dishes like mac and cheese and sweet potato casserole.

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As the tennis star shared the details of her strong bond with Cordae as well as with his mom, she surely brought an end to all the rumors that have kept fans in a state of confusion over the past two months.

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