Osaka Says Daughter’s Wishes Could Shape Tennis Future

Naomi Osaka said she sometimes wonders how long she will continue playing professional tennis and would consider her daughter’s wishes if they conflict with the travel demands of the sport. The four-time Grand Slam champion said motherhood has changed her priorities, but she has not announced a decision to retire. Speaking ahead of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Osaka said her three-year-old daughter, Shai, is her biggest priority. She said she would not ignore her daughter if she asked her to travel less, and described balancing tennis and parenthood as something she is working out gradually. Osaka said she continues to put as much effort as she can into tennis, while acknowledging that her entire day no longer revolves around the sport. She said she feels proud of what she has achieved while managing the responsibilities of being a parent. The 29-year-old also expressed optimism about her tennis. She said she did not feel far from the form that brought her four major titles and believed she could keep learning and advance further in tournaments. Osaka said she was relearning some instincts and wanted to see whether she could continue improving. Osaka won the US Open and...