Sabalenka, Gauff advance; Osaka ousted at Indian Wells

Why is it that every report involving Naomi Osaka includes the byline "returning after giving birth." Is there anyone on the planet not aware of that?

Why is it that every report involving Naomi Osaka includes the byline "returning after giving birth." Is there anyone on the planet not aware of that?

She had a kid? When?

Why is it that every report involving Naomi Osaka includes the byline "returning after giving birth."

She wasn’t playing that well before giving birth.

— Naomi Osaka’s Tournament Record since March 2021

0 wins out of 23 tournament entries

Coverage: 18 months before her maternity leave, 2 months after

— Naomi Osaka’s Match Record since April 2022

13 losses, 9 wins (one win was a walkover)

Good for her!

And now she's returned to tennis after giving birth. Cool! Best of luck Naomi!

Emma Radacanu is too busy with promotional work, parties, photoshoots, events, and changing coaches to focus on playing tennis. But kudos to her for making the most of her single US-Open title, she is financially set up for life now.