Following Naomi Osaka's post-Miami Open comments hinting at stepping away from tennis for motherhood, Danielle Collins described them as heartbreaking. The former world No. 7, drawing from her own reversed retirement, urged Osaka to take a reset break instead.
Danielle Collins responded empathetically to Naomi Osaka's frustration after her second-round loss to qualifier Talia Gibson at the Miami Open, where Osaka suggested prioritizing time with daughter Shai over early tour exits. 'We want to see Naomi on court, happy, enjoying her career,' Collins said. 'I’d be really sad if she wraps this up... It would be really heartbreaking for me.' Collins recommended a vacation to recharge, perhaps Greece or Italy, even joking about a 'momcation' with Osaka and Taylor Townsend. Having announced her retirement in January 2024 due to endometriosis but reversing after Miami and Charleston titles to return to the top 10, Collins advised: 'She needs to have a moment... take a little break,' highlighting motherhood-professional tennis challenges. Osaka has confirmed skipping Charleston to focus on Madrid, Rome, and the French Open.
