Naomi Osaka announces split with rapper Cordae ahead of Australian Open

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jan 7, 2025, 11:33 IST

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Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has announced her separation from American rapper boyfriend Cordae with whom she shares a daughter, Shai. She clarified there is no animosity between them. Osaka recently pulled out of the Auckland Classic final with an abdominal injury ahead of the Australian Open. The major gets underway on 12 January.

Naomi Osaka announces split with rapper Cordae ahead of Australian Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a shot against Alycia Parks at the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. (AP)

Naomi Osaka has revealed she and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have split up. The announcement comes just days ahead of the Australian Open which begins on 12 January.
Japanese tennis player Osaka and Cordae have been together since 2019 and are parents to daughter, Shai.
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"Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship," the four-time Grand Slam champion wrote on Instagram late Monday.

"No bad blood at all, he's a great person and an awesome dad.

"Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together."
She ended the social media post with a red heart emoji, but without disclosing when the split happened.
Over the weekend, Osaka reached her first WTA final since 2022 at the Auckland Classic. But she was forced to retire mid-way through the match against Clara Tauson. Osaka led 6-4 before an abdominal injury hampered her progress.
The 27-year-old was not thought to be badly hurt, with the first major of the year beginning in Melbourne on Sunday.

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