Naomi Osaka’s pregnancy news ignited a fresh focus on tennis.

Naomi Osaka's unexpected pregnancy announcement has sparked renewed interest in the world of tennis. As she prepares to make her highly anticipated comeback, it has been revealed that her reaction to becoming pregnant was quite surprising. In 2022, the former world No. 1 was going through a difficult period. She had a disappointing season and even parted ways with her coach due to a lack of motivation. However, the news of her pregnancy towards the end of that year brought about a significant change. While starting a family often leads to a pause or even an end to professional sports careers, Osaka took a different path. Although it required a break from her on-court pursuits, it also ignited a newfound determination within her. The birth of her daughter, Shai, on July 7, marked a turning point in her life. Now, after a 15-month hiatus, Osaka is set to return to the WTA Tour in Brisbane next month and compete in the Australian Open. She recently expressed her gratitude to her fans and shared her excitement for the next chapter of her tennis journey. As millions of fans eagerly await her return, tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg, who collaborated with Osaka on a book during her time off, will also be closely following her progress. According to Rothenberg, Osaka is doing exceptionally well as she approaches her long-awaited return to the sport.