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Naomi Osaka, 25, described Coco Gauff as “such a good person” and revealed the 19-year-old American is someone she would want her daughter to look up to. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, became a mother in July when she welcomed a baby girl named Shai.
On Wednesday, Osaka made a guest appearance at the US Open, where she praised Gauff’s personality and also her outstanding run to the semifinal. “I don’t know if I would be bold enough to say I mentored her but I’m always really proud of everything that she does.
She seems like such a good person. Just everything that she’s doing and speaking out about so many different topics. I think it’s something that I’d love to have my kid to look up to her as a role model. Just seeing her doing well in her home Grand Slam is really cool.
I cheer for her every match she plays,” Osaka told ESPN when asked about Gauff.
Osaka on becoming a mother
In July, Osaka and her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, announced the birth of Shai.
During her appearance on ESPN, Osaka explained why her baby girl was named Shai. “Shai means ‘God’s gift’ and that’s how I wanted her…
