“I want to be the best”: Naomi Osaka makes honest admission after Miami Open defeat as daughter Shai becomes priority over tennis career

Naomi Osaka faced another early loss at the 2026 Miami Open and opened up about her uncertain future in tennis. She said her daughter Shai is her top priority and confirmed she will skip the Charleston Open. Osaka also admitted she may step away from the sport if results do not improve, as she wants to focus more on being a present mother.

“I want to be the best”: Naomi Osaka makes honest admission after Miami Open defeat as daughter Shai becomes priority over tennis career
Naomi Osaka faced another early loss at the 2026 Miami Open and opened up about her uncertain future in tennis. She said her daughter Shai is her top priority and confirmed she will skip the Charleston Open. Osaka also admitted she may step away from the sport if results do not improve, as she wants to focus more on being a present mother.