"I'd love to meet her on Tour again because she was very kind to me when I was a much less experienced player" - Swiatek on Osaka pregnancy announcement

Iga Swiatek spoke very kindly about Naomi Osaka after the former number one announced her pregnancy on social media as she sent her good wishes.

Osaka won't be coming to tennis any time soon due to her pregnancy but she promised to come back in 2024, even hinting at playing the Australian Open in 2024. Swiatek certainly hopes that is the case because she would like to play her again if that is what Osaka wants to do in the future:

"I wish Naomi nothing but the best and I hope she will find her way to do exactly what is best for her. It would be great to see her come back to her best shape on the court and to compete against her if that is something she wants. I'd love to meet her on Tour again because she was very kind to me when I was a much less experienced player."

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Iga added:

"Of course now we know that her comeback will be on hold for a bit as she just announced she's pregnant and has other goals and priorities in the near future. So I'm excited for her and sending all my best to her on that major lfie announcement."