Naomi Osaka, the remarkable tennis star, recently opened up about the pressures of instant success and how it affected her love for the sport. In a recent exclusive interview, she admitted to feeling lost. Osaka recently declared to her fans that she is pregnant and will be taking a break from the sport.
Osaka’s journey to success has been nothing short of remarkable. She quickly rose to fame when she became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament. Her meteoric rise continued as she went on to win two more Grand Slam titles and become the world’s No.1 ranked player. However, behind the glitz and glamour of her success, Osaka struggled to cope with the immense pressure and expectations that came with her achievements.
Naomi Osaka opens up about the pressures of tennis and its implications
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In the candid interview, she spoke about how the weight of expectations had crushed her love for tennis. In the YouTube video, Osaka shared that she was unsure of what she wanted to accomplish after achieving her childhood dream of winning a Grand Slam title. Despite her competitive nature and love for challenges, she needed time to process everything and give herself credit for her achievements. Osaka spoke,” I was just kind of lost on what I wanted to accomplish. Because to be honest when was younger I only thought about winning one slam. With me like the career highlight for me I didn’t think as everything would happen so fast so think just needed a processing time.”
Osaka also shared her goals of winning more Grand Slams, the French Open, and an Olympic gold medal. However, she emphasized the importance of finding happiness and fulfillment outside of tennis. She also added her desire to eventually play with her kids. She chimed, “I want to try to win the Olympics. I don’t know it makes me very excited to return to the sport. I want to play with kids, that’s something that’s going to make me very happy.”
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At just 25 years of age, Osaka has already won numerous titles. She has become a household name in the tennis world. However, with all of her success, she found herself struggling to keep up with the expectations that were placed upon her.
Osaka shared details about her pregnancy with fans
Osaka recently spoke with harpersbazaar.com about her pregnancy experience and her new off-court routine. She also talked about her mindset to maintain her wellness. Osaka also discussed how her tennis career has benefited her mental health. She explained the lessons she aims to pass on to her child with her loyal fans.
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The 25-year-old athlete, who previously struggled with depression, emphasizes the importance of speaking up and seeking support. Now, with motherhood on the horizon, she is prioritizing her psychological well-being even more diligently. Share your details about the Japanese tennis star in the comments below.