Tennis star Naomi Osaka On Friday, she revealed in a social media post that she is pregnant with a baby girl.
four-time Grand Slam winner announced a pregnancy With rapper Korde in January. The two have been dating since 2019.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka during training for the Toray Pan Pacific Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on September 19, 2022. (Robert Plange/Getty Images)
her social media posts included a photo of Osaka standing in front of a sign reading “The Little Princess is Coming” with purple and pink balloons.
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Osaka withdrew Australian Open In January, just days before announcing her pregnancy with a photo and text from her ultrasound.
“The last few years have been fun to say the least, but I think the most difficult times in life may be the most fun,” Osaka said in a statement. “In the last few months away from the sport, I’ve truly felt a newfound love and appreciation for the game I’ve devoted my life to.
“We realize life is very short. We don’t take any moment for granted. Every day is a new celebration and adventure. We know there is so much to look forward to in the future. Look forward to it.” “That’s for a kid to watch my game and tell someone, ‘That’s my mom'[laughs]. 2023 is going to be a year full of lessons for me I hope to see you all at the start.” Next time, I plan to go to Australia in 2024. I love you all infinitely.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka reacts to the media during the Access All Hour session at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on September 19, 2022. (Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)
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“Side note: I don’t think there is a perfectly right path in life, but I always felt that if I moved forward with good intentions, I would eventually find my way.”
Osaka will not be competing in 2023, but two-time winner The Australian Open star said in an interview with TODAY in May that she was looking forward to playing in front of her children.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka will take on Australia’s Dahlia Saville in the first round singles match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on September 20, 2022. (Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)
“I’m happiest when I can say to the kids in the stands watching my tennis, ‘Hey, that’s my mom on the court,'” Osaka, 25, told TODAY.com in an email. Told.
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“I think that moment will be surreal and I’m really looking forward to the day it actually happens,” Osaka added. “Having my child watching over me in the stands is a dream come true.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report
