New Delhi: Former world number one Naomi Osaka is trying to find the right balance between her tennis schedule and motherhood after she lost in the opening round of Miami Open.

The Japanese went down to 7-5 6-4 loss to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match on Saturday and said he is trying out ways how to maintain a harmonious balance.

“I feel like this also is a dilemma for me. For me, my daughter is very important, and I want to be a mom,” Osaka said.

“I want to be the best mom I can, but sometimes I feel like I know what I have to do to become a really good player, and it’s very difficult.

“Because for me, I want to win titles and I want to be the best player I can, but if I have to sacrifice having a lot of time with my daughter, I’d rather not do it.

“I’m not going to play Charleston. I hope I can play Madrid, Rome and then, obviously, the French Open.”

The four-time Grand Slam took a a 15-month break after birth of her daughter, returning to the WTA Tour in 2024.

After reaching the US Open semi-finals last year, she withdre before her third-round clash at the Australian Open in January with an abdominal injury.

Osaka then lost to world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the pre-quarterfinals of Indian Wells earlier this month followed by a first roud loss in Miami.

Oska sais he will wigh in demands of the clay season with how much time she wants to stay at home before commiting.