Because: Not only Osaka, who celebrated her triumph down under in 2021, is looking forward to motherhood.
A look at the previous list of winners of the Australian Open makes it clear: a pattern is emerging. That means: First clear the title – then get pregnant. (SERVICE: Australian Open Women Schedule)
It all started with Angelique Kerber in 2016. The woman from Kiel defeated the then world number one Serena Williams in three sets – these days the 34-year-old Kerber is expecting her first offspring.
In 2017, Williams won the coveted Venus Rosewater Dish trophy – only a few months later, as a 23-time Grand Slam winner, she gave birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. (NEWS: Everything about tennis)
That’s not all: Caroline Wozniacki triumphed in Melbourne in 2018. And just recently, the Dane gave birth to her second child.
So now Osaka joins the remarkable maternal circle. It should be mentioned alone: After the 25-year-old Japanese, Ashleigh Barty won the title in 2022. (the WTA world rankings)
The Australian has now ended her career and is enjoying her retirement. Curiously, also in joyful anticipation of her firstborn.
Will there be similar news from finalists Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in the near future?
