Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Juggling Motherhood and Elite Tennis

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has described the challenge of returning to top-level tennis while raising her daughter, Shai. She faced an early exit at the Miami Open as she navigates this new phase of her career. In a recent interview with People magazine, Osaka admitted that balancing her training schedule with motherhood has been tough. She says the balance doesn’t come from planning, but rather unfolds naturally throughout her day. The 26-year-old returned to the tour in 2025 after giving birth in 2023. She remains determined to compete at the highest level while spending as much time as possible with her family.

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