Naomi Osaka interrupted her maternity leave with a brief appearance at the US Open. On Wednesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion was among panelists on a forum, “Mental Health and Sport: Why It Matters.” Speaking to the media in New York, the Japanese WTA star talked about motherhood and her big tennis plans for the near future.
Former world No. 1 and new mom Naomi Osaka was back at the US Open on Wednesday to speak on a topic that’s close to her heart.
She also revealed that the competitive fire in her soul is still burning bright.