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  "id": 16466080,
  "title": "Naomi Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/naomi-osaka-could-quit-tennis-if-daughter-asks-her-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:37:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/10/1563314/naomi-osaka-could-quit-tennis-if-daughter-asks-her"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "TOKYO: Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to.",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Naomi Osaka may quit tennis if daughter asks her to",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/naomi-osaka-may-quit-tennis-if-daughter-asks-her-to",
        "published": "2026-10-25T09:53:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/osaka-could-quit-tennis-if-daughter-asks-her-to",
        "published": "2026-10-25T10:20:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}