Naomi Osaka turns down marriage proposal and speaks openly about hard days as a new mother (Image via Getty) Naomi Osaka is away from the tennis court, but she is still sharing honest moments from her life. The four-time Grand Slam winner recently held a question-and-answer session on her Instagram Stories. During the session, she rejected a marriage offer from a fan, spoke openly about how hard motherhood felt at first, and reflected on her 2025 tennis season. Her answers were simple, real, and emotional, which made fans feel close to her story.Naomi Osaka ended her 2025 season at the Japan Open after she pulled out of the quarterfinal due to an injury. The injury brought her season to an early stop. Since then, she has been resting and spending time with her daughter, Shai. While taking this break, she decided to interact with fans online and answer their questions honestly, without hiding her struggles or feelings.One fan, who was also a new mother, shared that she was having a hard time with the sudden change in her life and sense of self. She asked Naomi Osaka for advice. The tennis star replied with complete honesty.“I’m not going to lie to you I also struggled tremendously, your life changes overnight. I think for me I journaled a lot to keep track of how I felt, I was also lucky because I could play tennis and being on the court was a place of comfort for me. I would suggest you make time to do things that make you happy and also enjoy your new role because I promise you the time is going to go so quick and before you know it your baby is going to be talking back to you with sass,” Naomi Osaka wrote on Instagram Stories.Soon after, another fan asked her to marry him. Naomi Osaka looked surprised and responded in a light and honest way.“I’m confused by questions like this because you don’t know me Insane commitment from your end lol,” she replied, also on Instagram Stories.When asked about her biggest achievement in the 2025 season, Naomi Osaka did not talk about titles or wins.“No achievement sticks out but I’m proud that I didn’t give up on myself,” she wrote.
Naomi Osaka reflects on gratitude, daughter Shai, and her 2025 season
After the season ended, Naomi Osaka shared a longer message on Instagram. She looked back at the year with gratitude, even though injuries slowed her down. She began the season at the ASB Classic in Auckland and reached the final there.“Took me a while to get my thoughts together but here’s my end of year recap for 2025. When I sit and think about it I just feel very thankful for this year. I’m thankful for my health and being able to wake up each day ready to chase my dreams. I’m also grateful for being able to travel and see the world with my daughter,” Naomi Osaka wrote.She also thanked her supporters for standing by her.“I’m so honored that I have such amazing people that support me… thank you infinitely for it,” she added.Naomi Osaka is expected to start her 2026 season at the ASB Classic in Auckland.Also Read: Serena Williams And Venus Williams Combined Net Worth In 2025: Tennis Sisters, Earnings, Endorsements, Business, Career And More
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