"I feel like this also is a dilemma for me. Obviously, I would love to play, but like I said last year for me, my daughter is very important, and I want to be a mom. I want to be the best mom I can, but sometimes I feel like I know what I have to do to become a really good player, and it's very difficult."
"For me, like I said last year, I'm not going to stay on tour if I'm losing in the first round. I'd rather just not play."
"Things have been challenging for Osaka since returning to competition in 2024 soon after giving birth to her daughter, Shai. She seemed to take a significant step forward at the end of last year, reaching the US Open semi-finals and the final of the Canada Open in Montreal."
Naomi Osaka expressed her intention to reconsider her tennis career if she frequently loses in first-round matches. After a defeat to Talia Gibson at the Miami Open, she reflected on the challenges of balancing motherhood with professional goals. Osaka plans to participate in a limited clay season, emphasizing her desire to be a good mother. She has faced difficulties since returning to competition post-pregnancy, including injuries. Osaka stated she would not continue on tour if her performance does not improve, prioritizing her family over her career.
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