Naomi Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to

Former world number one tennis player Naomi Osaka expressed doubts about her future in the sport on Sunday, suggesting she might quit if her three-year-old daughter asked her to. The Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion, 29, explained that her daughter's needs have reshaped her priorities and that she is not entirely sure how long she will continue playing tennis.

Osaka, who took a 15-month break from the sport after giving birth to Shai, returned in 2023. She acknowledged that becoming a mother has made her mindset change significantly over time. Osaka emphasized that her daughter is her biggest priority, and she tries to give as much energy as possible to tennis. Despite the challenges of balancing motherhood and tennis, Osaka remains optimistic about her future in the sport, particularly for next year.