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Jenna Lemoncelli
January 11, 2023 12:51pm
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Australian Open
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Australian Open
Tennis analyst Steve Weissman joined "The Rally" to discuss why star Naomi Osaka withdrew from this week's Australian Open.
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The 25-year-old tennis star is expecting her first child, she announced in a note on social media Wednesday, which included a photo of a sonogram. Osaka has been dating American rapper Cordae since 2019.
“The past few years have been interesting to say the least, but I find that it’s the most challenging times in life that may be the most fun,” Osaka wrote. “These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to.”
“I realize that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, everyday is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom,’ haha.”
Naomi Osaka revealed on social media on Wednesday that she’s pregnant.Twitter/@naomiosaka Naomi Osaka of Japan smiles after defeating Anastasia Potapova of Russia in her first round match on Day 2 of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 29, 2022 in Madrid, SpainGetty Images
Osaka said she plans to return for the Australian Open in 2024.
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“2023 will be a year that’ll be full of lessons for me and I hope I’ll see you guys in the start of the next one cause I’ll be at Aus 2024. Love you all infinitely,” Osaka wrote.
“[Side note]: I don’t think there’s a perfectly correct path to take in life but I always felt that if you move forward with good intentions you’ll find your way eventually,” she added.
Naomi Osaka (r.) and her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, after the Gervonta Davis-Rolando Romero boxing match at Barclays Center on May 28, 2022.Getty Images Naomi Osaka (r.) and Cordae at the Met Gala on Sept. 13, 2021.AFP via Getty Images
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Osaka announced her pregnancy four days after the Australian Open confirmed that she withdrew from the 2023 competition, which begins on Jan. 16.