Updated On: 17 January, 2024 12:01 PM IST | Melbourne | AFP
"She`s been scooting back and forth lately so I`m relieved I`ll be back home in time to see her first crawl"

Japan`s Naomi Osaka takes part in a press conference after losing her women`s singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Pic/AFP
Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet" but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time. The Japanese star, who has won four Grand Slams, including two in Melbourne, stepped away from tennis in September 2022, citing mental health concerns. After giving birth to a girl in July, she returned for the 2024 season only to hit a roadblock at the first hurdle in the opening Grand Slam of the year on Monday.