A few days ago it was announced that the tennis star Naomi Osaka, 25, will not participate in the Australian Open this year, without revealing the reason. Now it has been the two-time champion of this Open who has announced on her Instagram that she is pregnant and expecting her first baby with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae Amari Dunston, known as Cordae, from the same age as the athlete
Naomi Osaka shares on Instagram a photo of an ultrasound screen accompanied by the text: “Can’t wait to get back on the court, but here’s a little update on life for 2023.”
In addition to the photo, in a message shared in English and Japanese, Osaka shared reflections on this new chapter in her life. “The last few years have been interesting, but I think it’s the most challenging times in life that can be the most fun. These few months away from the sport have really given me a new love and appreciation for the game. I have dedicated my life to that,” he writes.
“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, and one thing I’m looking forward to is for my son to see one of my matches and say to someone, ‘That’s my mom,'” Osaka continues.
Osaka vows to return to tennis in 2024
The tennis player is also vowing to return to tennis after welcoming the baby, writing: “2023 will be a year full of lessons for me and I look forward to seeing you at the start of the next one because I will be in Aus 2024. [en referencia al Open de Australia, que se celebra en enero]. I love you all infinitely.”
Naomi Osaka, holding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, after winning the women’s singles final at the 2021 Australian Open
As a “side note,” the athlete adds: “I don’t think there’s a perfectly right path to take in life, but I’ve always felt that if you move forward with good intentions, you’ll eventually find your way.”
Osaka and the Grammy-nominated rapper began dating in 2019, and their first date was at a Los Angeles Clippers basketball game. At that time, Cordae did not know that she was a tennis star and in an interview with GQ she explained: “If you were to ask me about tennis, before I dove into it for Naomi, I could only give you the names of Venus and Serena Williams. Because they’re a part of the culture.”
Cordae, formerly known as YBN Cordae and Understand, is an American rapper and songwriter who gained widespread popularity for remixes of hit songs like My name is, of Eminem, and Old niggas, by J. Cole. In 2019 she published her first album, The lost boy, which earned two Grammy Award nominations.
The artist became a great support for Osaka when she decided to get away from the noise of the different competitions and tennis tours to take care of her mental health. Although she has starred in fashion campaigns, the tennis player herself has acknowledged that she does not have the ability to address large audiences beyond the court.
