Tennis Players and Fans Congratulate Naomi Osaka on Her Pregnancy

Naomi Osaka has confirmed that she plans to return to tennis in 2024.

Four time Grand Slam winner and former world number one, Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy through her social media handles on Wednesday, 11 January.

The tennis star stated that she will be missing the 2023 season, but has also confirmed that she is planning to return to the sport in 2024.

Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023. pic.twitter.com/GYXRnutU3I

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 11, 2023

Several Players and tennis legends reacted to her announcement, congratulating Osaka on the news. 12-time Grand Slam winner, Billie Jean King tweeted "Congratulations from both of us!"

Congratulations from both of us!

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 11, 2023

Current world number 7, United States of America's Coco Gauff also congratulated Osaka, while 18-time Grand Slam winner Martina Navratilova tweeted "Congratulations!!! Wish you only the best :) xo."

congratulations ❤️❤️❤️

— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) January 11, 2023

Congratulations!!!
Wishing you only the best:), xo

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) January 11, 2023

Notably, Osaka announced her withdrawal from 2023 Australian Open only a few days ago, without mentioning any reason. It led to rumours of the tennis star walking away from the game, but Osaka's fans can now heave a sigh of relief following her pregnancy announcement.

Here's how

Lovely news for Naomi Osaka. Was concerned she might be walking away from tennis but instead she was living her best life. Even if she doesn't return in 2024, she's had a great career & it's positive that WTA players want to become mothers in the peak of their career & not wait https://t.co/8JyC3s6pAD

— Uche Amako (@UcheAmako) January 11, 2023

Oh my God! Naomi Osaka is pregnant!!!!!!!

We were all wondering why exactly she pulled out of the Australian Open, now we have our answer.

Awwwwwwww. We have another tennis baby on the way, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Rt1Jd5Wfop

— Biola Solace-Chukwu (@Beeorlicious) January 11, 2023

Two fantastic news:

Naomi Osaka is pregnant.

Naomi Osaka plans to comeback back at AusOpen 2024. https://t.co/zBmgU8ftgK

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 11, 2023

Congratulations, @naomiosaka. Wonderful news.

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) January 12, 2023

Congratulations Naomi ❤️

— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) January 11, 2023

Congratulations 🎉

— George M Johnson (@IamGMJohnson) January 11, 2023