Naomi Osaka is one of the best professional female tennis players. Her achievements include winning four Grand Slam titles and being ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association. Her wins at the 2018 U.S. Open and the 2019 Australian Open cemented her in history. Osaka is the first Asian American, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title. However the professional tennis player’s main job is being a mom, a fact she proved when stepped away from the spotlight in 2023 after welcoming her daughter Shai.
Is Naomi Osaka A Mom?
Osaka became a mother in 2023, with the birth of her daughter. She first announced the news of her pregnancy on her social media earlier that year. She posted images of an ultrasound, signifying she was expecting.
“It forced me to see life in a different way,” Osaka said of being a mother to The Guardian in 2024. “I know a lot of people probably think I retired in that year but it just made me a lot more grateful for the sport and, in turn, made me just know there’s so many possibilities outside tennis and I realised I would still love to play tennis.”
Who is Shai’s Father?
Shai’s father is three-time Grammy award nominee Cordae. Similar to Osaka, the rapper is successful in his industry. Cordae’s debut studio album “The Lost Boy” was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards. One of the leading singles “Bad Idea”, featuring Chance the Rapper, was also nominated for Best Rap Song at the 2020 Grammys.
Were Osaka and Cordae In a Relationship?
Prior to welcoming their daughter, Osaka and Cordae were in a whirlwind romance. The pair first sparked dating rumors in 2019. They snapped photos together sitting court side at a basketball game and Osaka captioned an Instagram story photo of them, “Can’t take this guy anywhereeeee lol.” That same year, Cordae confirmed in an interview with Hot 97 that Osaka was “my girl.” However, shortly after the birth of their daughter, the couple broke up. Osaka officially confirmed the rumors in an Instagram story post in 2025.
“Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship. No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad. Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together,” Osaka’s statement read.
When is Naomi Osaka’s Next Match?
Naomi Osaka’s last match at the 2025 Australian Open, ended in a loss. During her third-round match against Belinda Bencic, Osaka stopped due to an injury. She had a 4-1 lead in the first set, but stopped the match due to her growing abdominal pain.
“I kind of have a history of it, since I was a teenager. At least once a year, I’d get an ab strain. For me, I want to say it’s more the way my serve is — it’s quite explosive,” Osaka said after retiring from the match.