Naomi Osaka cries in emotional trailer as she shares how motherhood changed her tennis journey (Image via Getty) Naomi Osaka cries in the new trailer for Naomi Osaka: The Second Set. This film shows how her life shifted after she became a mom. Her daughter, Shai, was born in July 2023 with rapper Cordae. The documentary premieres on Tubi on August 24, 2025. Tubi is an online service where anyone can stream shows and movies. Naomi Osaka is 27 years old and a four-time Grand Slam champion. The film is made by Hana Kuma and Nike. It is called a “love letter” to Shai and to every mom who dreams big.
Naomi Osaka says becoming a mom gave her career new meaning
Naomi Osaka appears on screen with tears in her eyes. She says, “I’m a tennis player, but I’m more than just an athlete.” Then she adds, “I’ve never had a life outside of tennis.”Next, a commentator mentions her loss at the Australian Open earlier this year. Naomi Osaka admits, “I know physically I’m not where I want to be.” She shares that after winning four Grand Slam titles, doubts crept into her mind. “Who are you to think that you can come back?” she recalls hearing. The trailer cuts to Naomi running on court, lifting weights, and caring for Shai. She says, “My return to the sport is a love letter for moms.” Then she smiles and ends with, “Nothing is ever over and you’re never out of the game.”
Naomi Osaka talks about motherhood, pressure, and finding strength again
Tamaki Osaka, Naomi’s mother, speaks in the trailer. She recalls watching Venus Williams and Serena Williams play when Naomi Osaka was a child in Osaka, Japan. Tamaki says she knew early that tennis would shape her daughters’ lives. Naomi’s older sister, Mari Osaka, also became a pro player. Also Read: “Stop Practicing With Men”: Andre Agassi’s Father Once Blamed Male Practice Partners For Shocking Downfall Of Serena Williams And Venus WilliamsMari’s career and Naomi’s own wins at the US Open in 2018 and 2020, and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, are highlighted. The trailer shows home videos of little Naomi Osaka holding a racket at age three. Tamaki smiles and calls the documentary “our story,” from the first serve to the first steps of baby Shai.
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