Tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed on Friday that she is pregnant with a girl in a social media post.
The four-time Grand Slam winner announced her pregnancy with rapper Cordae in January. The two have been together since 2019.
Naomi Osaka of Japan during practice at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum on September 19, 2022 in Tokyo. (Robert Prange/Getty Images)
Your post on social media it contained an image of Osaka in front of a sign reading, «A little princess is on the way,» along with purple and pink balloons.
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Osaka withdrew from the australian open in January, days before announcing her pregnancy with a photo of her ultrasound and a message.
«The last few years have been interesting, to say the least, but I think it’s the most challenging times in life that can be the most fun,» Osaka said in a statement. «These few months away from the sport have really given me a new love and appreciation for the game to which I have dedicated my life.
«I realize that life is very short, and I don’t take any moment for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure. I know I have a lot to look forward to in the future, one thing I hope is that my son sees one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom’ haha 2023 will be a year full of lessons for me and I look forward to seeing you at the beginning of the next one because I will be in Aus 2024. I love you all endlessly.
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts as she speaks to the media during the Access All Hour session at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum on September 19, 2022 in Tokyo. (Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)
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«Side note: I don’t think there’s a perfectly right path to take in life, but I always felt that if you go forward with good intentions, you’ll eventually find your way.»
While Osaka has not competed in 2023, the two time winner of the Australian Open said he hopes to play opposite his son in an interview with TODAY in May.
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in a first round singles match against Daria Saville of Australia at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum on September 20, 2022 in Tokyo. (Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)
«The thing that excites me the most is being able to have a kid in the stands watching me play tennis and being able to say ‘Hey, that’s my mom on the court,'» Osaka, 25, told TODAY.com via email.
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«I think that moment will be surreal, and I look forward to the day when it actually happens,» Osaka added. «It really feels like a dream to think of my own son in the stands watching me, and I’m very excited for that to happen in the not too distant future.»
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report