Naomi Osaka recently shared a heartfelt message for her fans after her China Open loss, revealing that she was looking forward to returning home to spend time with her three-year-old daughter, Shai.
Osaka’s China Open campaign ended on Tuesday after she suffered a three-set loss to seventh seed Karolina Muchova in the round of 16 at Lotus Court. The match lasted 2 hours and 52 minutes, with the Japanese star establishing early leads in two sets that she ultimately lost.
Shortly after the defeat, Osaka took to Threads to share a mature response to the loss, revealing that she was looking forward to seeing her daughter.
“I’ve seen some people say they’re gutted for me, please don’t be sad! My life is a blessing, I’m literally going to fly back home- see my beautiful daughter and spend my birthday with my family for the first time in years. I tried my best, and I’ll have an opportunity to try again in Tokyo, it’ll be alright!” Naomi Osaka wrote.
“I’ve seen some people say they’re gutted for me, please don’t be sad! My life is a blessing, I’m literally going to fly back home- see my beautiful daughter and spend my birthday with my family for the first time in years. I tried my best, and I’ll have an opportunity to try again in Tokyo, it’ll be alright!” Naomi Osaka wrote.
“This match meant a lot to me. The outcome wasn’t in my favor but it was the first time since Bad Homburg that my Achilles wasn’t bothering me and I’m also happy with my attention span throughout the entire match lol.”
“This match meant a lot to me. The outcome wasn’t in my favor but it was the first time since Bad Homburg that my Achilles wasn’t bothering me and I’m also happy with my attention span throughout the entire match lol.”
Osaka will celebrate her 29th birthday with her family and daughter on Oct. 16.
Naomi Osaka sat for her pre-tournament interview on Sept. 29 at the China Open, where she opened up about the support she receives from her fans in Beijing. Asked about her fanbase across Asia and whether she feels any pressure when competing at the China Open, she explained that she is grateful to have fans around the world and appreciates the reception she receives in Beijing.
“I feel like I’ve always been really fortunate because, like, to your point, I’ve been able to have fans around the world. So, it’s never felt like one place has more than any other. It’s kind of like a melting pot of a community that is really kind to me,” Naomi Osaka said.
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“I feel like I’ve always been really fortunate because, like, to your point, I’ve been able to have fans around the world. So, it’s never felt like one place has more than any other. It’s kind of like a melting pot of a community that is really kind to me,” Naomi Osaka said.
“And when I come here, I just feel like they’re so grateful that the players come, and they always give such amazing presents and notes, and whenever I come here people give me letters, and I always read them and cry because they’re so touching. So, it’s never felt like a burden or anything like that.”
“And when I come here, I just feel like they’re so grateful that the players come, and they always give such amazing presents and notes, and whenever I come here people give me letters, and I always read them and cry because they’re so touching. So, it’s never felt like a burden or anything like that.”
Before her opening round match at the China Open, Naomi Osaka shared an image of the gifts she received from one of her fans, including a handwritten letter and custom merchandise featuring cartoon chibi illustrations of the Japanese star.
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