"I'm just trying to do the best": Naomi Osaka reveals how daughter Shai helped her see life beyond tennis after mental health struggles

Naomi Osaka has opened up about her mental health struggles, crediting motherhood and her daughter, Shai, with helping her find happiness beyond tennis. The four-time Grand Slam champion revealed how her perspective has changed since her 2021 French Open withdrawal, when she disclosed her battle with depression and anxiety. After defeating Maria Timofeeva at the China Open, Osaka reflected on personal growth, gratitude and learning to balance her professional career with life outside tennis.
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