Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Naomi Osaka on Motherhood and Tennis Comeback After Shai's Birth
Naomi Osaka, a famous tennis player, had a baby girl named Shai in 2023.
She made a documentary called "Naomi Osaka: The Second Set" where she talked about how having Shai changed her life.
Shai's dad is rapper Cordae, and even though they're not together anymore, they are friendly and co-parenting.
Osaka finds it challenging to balance her tennis career with being a mom, which involves traveling and being away from Shai.
She is grateful for the support of her family.
Osaka sees Shai as a great blessing.
Shai even attended the US Open in 2025.
Osaka is protective of Shai's privacy, keeping her face off social media, but shares the joys of motherhood.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka welcomed her daughter, Shai, in July 2023.
Osaka is balancing motherhood with her return to professional tennis.
Osaka and Cordae are co-parenting amicably after their separation.
Osaka has spoken warmly of Cordae, emphasizing their positive relationship.
Osaka has been protective of Shai's privacy, not showing her face on social media.
- Who
- Naomi Osaka and her daughter Shai, with Cordae
- What
- Osaka discusses motherhood and tennis since her daughter Shai's birth and her return to professional tennis.
- When
- Shai was born in July 2023.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- Osaka shares her experience balancing motherhood with her tennis career, and how her daughter has influenced her career.
- Child's Name
- Shai
- Mother
- Naomi Osaka
- Father
- Cordae
- Profession (Mother)
- Tennis Player
- Child's Birth Year
- 2023
- Naomi Osaka: The Second Set
- Documentary