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⬤ LOW 29 Aug 2026, 01:15 UTC

How Naomi Osaka overcame mental battles and motherhood to make a comeback

Naomi Osaka’s tennis comeback is about much more than Grand Slam titles. After speaking openly about her mental health and becoming a mother to daughter Shai in 2023, she slowly rebuilt her career. Now ranked No. 13, Osaka is competing deep into major tournaments again. Her journey shows how family, patience and self-belief can change an athlete’s idea of success.
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