Naomi Osaka Had The Perfect Response To People Who Are "Suddenly Concerned" With Her Tennis Career After Her Pregnancy Announcement
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Back in January, tennis star Naomi Osaka announced she was pregnant with her first child.
Along with a picture of a sonogram, the 25-year-old shared a beautiful message. "I realize that life is so short, and I don't take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure," she wrote. "I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I'm looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, 'That's my mom.'"
Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023. pic.twitter.com/GYXRnutU3I
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 11, 2023
Naomi Osaka / https://twitter.com/naomiosaka/status/1613223970891010049
Though many people were thrilled for her, haters gonna hate. Since her announcement, sexist internet trolls have continually questioned her dedication to the sport, and it seems like Naomi has had enough, y'all!
In a recent tweet, the four-time Grand Slam champion told the people who are "suddenly concerned" over her career that "there are plenty of male athletes with kids that are significantly less accomplished." She added, "You might wanna worry about them instead."
"Thanks for the concern, might wanna redirect it to someone that needs it though."
Btw to the people that are suddenly concerned about my career- There are plenty of male athletes with kids that are significantly less accomplished, you might wanna worry about them instead. Thanks for the concern, might wanna redirect it to someone that needs it though 😬.
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) May 12, 2023
Naomi Osaka / https://twitter.com/naomiosaka/status/1657158258669551617
"Not trying to make this a male and female thing but let’s be fr," she concluded.
Not trying to make this a male and female thing but let’s be fr.
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) May 12, 2023
Naomi Osaka / https://twitter.com/naomiosaka/status/1657158934581645313
Naturally, folks in the comments loved her response. Some agreed that working women face additional scrutiny that men don't:
Period. They never ask men how they juggle their family life & careers & how hard it must be. But for some reason women are always asked that!
— 🌷🌷 (@OOOOOOOOOBISH) May 13, 2023
Others made jokes about how accomplished Naomi is vs. the trolls trying to bring her down:
most of them don’t have a career, that’s why they’re concerned about yours.🤣 i miss you, champ.
— jen (@jnd6f) May 12, 2023
And this person simply said, "Chew them up, girly."
chew them up girly
— danisha carter (@DanishaCarter4) May 12, 2023