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1. The WTA has announced that former world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka has recently become a mother to a daughter.
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2. Osaka had revealed her pregnancy in January through an ultrasound scan photo on her social media accounts.
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3. In June, she confirmed that she and her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, were expecting a baby girl.
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4. Osaka has not competed in tennis since September of the previous year when she played at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
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5. Despite her absence, Osaka has expressed her intention to make a comeback in 2024 at the Australian Open, a tournament she has previously won twice.
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6. After facing difficulties with her mental health, Osaka took a break from professional tennis and shared her struggles with depression, starting from her first major win in 2018.
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7. She withdrew from the French Open in 2021 due to mental health concerns following a press conference incident at Roland Garros.
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8. Osaka stated that her time away from the sport has deepened her love and appreciation for tennis, and she is excited about her future in the game.
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9. She expressed her anticipation for the day when her child can witness her matches and proudly say, "that's my mom."
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10. Osaka's focus is now on motherhood while looking forward to her return to the tennis court in the future.