Naomi Osaka Returns To US Open In Style For First Time Since Welcoming Daughter
By Fiyin Olowokandi on September 8, 2023 at 8:15 AM EDT
Naomi Osaka is back at the US Open, but not to reclaim her championship crown!
The sensational athlete did not hit the court with her tennis racket during her recent guest appearance at the tournament on Wednesday, September 6. However, she supported her colleagues from the spectators' booth.
A day after speaking at a mental health forum hosted at the competition's venue in New York City, the two-time US Open titleholder shared a series of images from her visit. The 25-year-old rocked her post-pregnancy glow with a new look that left fans in awe.
Naomi Osaka Embraces Her Sun-Kissed Radiance As She Debuts A Fresh Hairstyle
On Thursday, September 7, the tennis player updated her Instagram page with three images from her appearance at the US Open. In the first slide, the biracial superstar brought summer to the competition with a stunning yellow dress.
The off-the-shoulder number featured puff sleeves, a ruched bust, and a flowing skirt. She complimented the gorgeous outfit with a new hairstyle, debuting her curly brunette tresses in straightened waves and a cute fringe.
The 25-year-old kept her glam minimal with glossy pink lips, showing off her sun-kissed skin and post-pregnancy glow in the beautiful selfie. For her accessories, the mother of one donned gold hoop earrings and two necklaces with letter pendants.
Fans got a closer look at the jewelry on her neck in the third slide, which was artistically placed to announce her status as the proud mother of a baby girl. Together, the pendants could be read as "SHAI Mama" or "Mama SHAI," a reference to the athlete's daughter with the rapper Cordae.
In the second image, Osaka took a picture of her lower half seated at the US Open venue. She joined numerous spectators to watch the tennis match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, holding an access card with her face, name, and other necessary details.
The snap also showed the tennis player had completed her yellow ensemble with a gold chain bag and matching gold bracelet. The two-time Australian Open champion captioned the sweet update with three emojis, including a tennis racket, a sun, and a peace sign.
Naturally, her return to the US Open was celebrated by fans in the comments. Many expressed joy at the media personality's participation in the mental health forum, while others raved about her glow and noted their excitement for her comeback.
"Yellow is your color," someone exclaimed with another writing: "Your necklaces are so cute! Shai's mamaaa. I really can't wait to see you next year." A third penned: "So nice to see you!!!!! Motherhood agrees with you... You look terrific."
"I can't wait for you to start winning again," an enthusiastic fan claimed while a fellow supporter chimed: "Hottest mama, relax and enjoy. See you next year by the grace of God. Looking marvelous."
"Your fringe looks amazing," a fan praised Osaka, with another applauding the 25-year-old's US Open appearance. "Great interview yesterday! Can't wait to see you back on the court! Wishing you all the best on and off the court!" The social media user declared.
The WTA Star Revealed She Was Back To Training A Month After Her Daughter's Arrival
Days before making her grand comeback at the 2023 US Open tournament, "The Way Champs Play" author surprised fans with her return to the gym just one month after welcoming her first child. In the Instagram update, the athlete's postpartum body had significantly trimmed down thanks to her rigorous training.
The carousel captured different moments from Osaka's routine with her trainer, including a video of the tennis player pulling on a Torque Fitness tank. The male fitness expert stood on the unique push sled with wheels, teasing the Laureus World Sports Award winner for moving slowly.
There was also a clip of the duo having a friendly race uphill with the WTA former number one ranker being cheered on by a woman in the background. Once she reached the stop point, the 25-year-old playfully declared she hated her trainer.
More snaps proved the North Carolina Courage co-owner was reaping the benefits of her hard work, given her toned physique. An image showed the biracial star flaunting her flat stomach as she posed on a track field.
Osaka beamed at the camera with a peace sign while rocking a floral top. The ends of the outfit were tied to expose her trimmed-down belly, which was hidden behind a pair of high-waisted gray leggings.
