Naomi Osaka announced her first pregnancy.

The 23-year-old four-time Grand Slam winner announced that she was pregnant with her first child. The news may have come as a surprise to the world, but Osaka has been preparing for the moment since the start of 2021.

The two-time Australian Open champion has revealed that she plans to make her return in 2023, allowing for time for the couple to properly adjust to the newest addition to their family. She also stated that it is the perfect opportunity to spend the precious times of the baby’s early life with them.

Although the world will miss seeing Osaka on the court for a couple of years, fans of the athlete can rest assured in knowing that she will be back in 2023 hungrier than ever. It’s clear that the addition of Naomi Osaka to the family will inspire the couple and the world to look forward the future with optimism.

At the same time, the tennis community can’t wait for the eventual moment when Osaka steps onto the court again, post-pregnancy, in 2023. Then, the Australian Open is sure to be an even more electrifying event than before!

Osaka’s team at the WTA confirmed the news in a tweet, and Osaka followed up by stating: “I’m so happy to be able to share this news with you all! I’ll be taking the time away from the court to be with family and to have the proper time to focus on the birth of my first child.”

As the game’s brightest star, the news of her pregnancy will undoubtedly spark joy and bring the tennis world closer. Osaka has already had an incredible career thus far, with the birth of her first child now opening the door for a new chapter of on-court success that is sure to be just as inspiring.