hi and welcome back to Davis sports report if you haven't already done so go ahead and turn on notification to be updated as we drop new content Naomi recent second round loss at the US Open raises questions about her future as a top contender in tennis while it might seem like a setback it's essential to consider the broader context of her career and personal life Naomi has been open about her struggles with mental health which first became public during the 2021 French Open when she withdrew from the tournament citing pressures of media obligation and the toll it was taking on her mental well-being the decision sparked a global conversation about athletes mental health and led her to taking a break from the sports to focus on mental recovery it had been one and a half years before Naomi would return to tennis since then Osaka had been navigating the challenges of balancing her professional Ambitions with her personal needs the birth of her daughter earlier this year added another dimension to her life shifting her priorities significantly motherhood often brings A New Perspective and Osaka has expressed that her child is now her main priority these changes in her life undoubtedly impacted her focus and energy on the court losing matches early in major tournaments since returning in 20124 she has suffered a first round loss in the Australian Open a second round loss in the French Open a second round loss at Wimbleton and now a second round loss at the US Open this can be very disheartening for someone who has been so successful as Osaka it could lead to questions about her future in the sport however it is also important to recognize that athletes often go through phases in their career and transition into motherhood can sometime result in a temporary dipped in performance as they adjust to New Reality whether this law signifies the end of Osaka's reign as a top Contender or simply a period of transition remains to be seen if she continues to prioritize Mental Health and Family while finding a way to reignite her passion for the sport there's always a possibility of her making a strong comeback her story is still unfolding and it will be interesting to see how she balances her dual roles as an athlete and a mother moving forward Naomi we wish you all the luck and hoping that this is just a setback in a great career that is still unfolding as always thank you guys for watching comment like And subscribe to help us grow the channel see you in the next video