Naomi Osaka believes she's getting closer to the form that made her a four-time Grand Slam champion, but there's one person who could convince her to walk away from tennis: her three-year-old daughter, Shai.

Speaking ahead of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Osaka admitted that retirement has crossed her mind despite climbing back into the world's top 20. The former world No. 1 explained that motherhood has changed how she approaches her career, particularly when it comes to spending extended periods away from home.

"It's tough, sometimes I look towards my future, and I often wonder how long I'm going to play," Osaka said, according to BBC Sport . "Because if my daughter did say she didn't want me to travel as much, I'm not the type of person to ignore that."

The 29-year-old made it clear that her priorities have shifted since welcoming Shai in 2023.…