Does Naomi Osaka have a baby?

The renowned champion Naomi Osaka has established her legacy in the tennis world with her brilliance and exceptional performance. The Japanese professional has held the No. 1 ranking, thus becoming the first player from Asia to hold the top spot. Osaka came to highlight after registering a win over Daria Kasatkina at the 2018 Indian Wells Open. She is a four-time grand slam winner, winning the 2019 and the 2021 Australian Open and the 2018 and 2020 US Open. The 27-year-old (as of January 2025) prodigy is the first Japanese player to win successive major titles since Serena Williams in 2015.

Being one of the most marketable athletes, Osaka has acquired eighth ranking among players in endorsement income. As of 2024, she has won a total of seven WTA singles titles, including two WTA 1000 titles. She was awarded 2020 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year and 2021 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year. She was given the opportunity to light the Olympic cauldron at the 2020 Olympics’ opening ceremony. Known for her aggressive playing style, she can hit a serve of around 201 kilometres per hour.

Naomi Osaka Daughter

According to People, Naomi Osaka welcomed her daughter Shai in Los Angeles in July 2023. A person close to Osaka shared with People magazine that both mother and daughter are fine. During an interview with Vogue, she shared that she was excited to become a mother. She is ready to embrace each stage of motherhood. She shared the news of her pregnancy on January 11, 2023, on Instagram with the caption, “Can’t wait to return to court but here is a life update for 2023”.

She added photos of her ultrasound with a special message written in Japanese and English. Osaka told ESPN that she wants her daughter to feel that she is like a God gift to her dad and me. She first posted photos of her growing bump on March 25, 2023. She was wearing tie-dye pants, a cropped jersey, and sneakers.

On her return to the tennis court, Osaka had an interview with Tennis 365, where she wanted to do her best for her daughter. She said that she felt her daughter’s Shai was watching her play. She also designed a personalized nursery for her daughter with Crate & Barrel’s Crate & Kids. Osaka follows a contemporary style of design, which includes a blend of airy sky blues with muted pinks. Shai’s nursery also includes curvilinear shelving along with wood accents mixed with warmth. (as per Vogue)

Who is the father of Naomi Osaka’s baby?

Cordae is the father of Naomi Osaka’s baby, Shai, who is a rapper by profession. She revealed that she and her partner Cordae selected the name for their baby daughter. During her performance at Canada’s Calgary Stampede, Corade shared the birth of his daughter with his audience. He told the audience that he dedicated this performance to her daughter Shai, who was born recently.

Native of Maryland, Corade Dunston started rapping when he was 15 and released an album, Entendre. He joined the group YBN with a remake of J Cole's "1985" and Eminem's "My Name Is" at the age of 21. His life transition shows from studying at TGI Fridays to being a Grammy-nominated artist. He was nominated for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song for his track "Bad Idea", in 2019. According to Vulture, he had split from the YBN crew in August 2020. (via Elle)