Naomi Osaka appears to reveal pregnancy and declares absence from 2023 season

'Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023,' read Osaka’s caption.

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open last week (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Naomi Osaka appears to have suggested she is pregnant and will therefore miss the rest of the 2023 season.

The four-time grand-slam champion last week pulled out of this month’s Australian Open with no official reason given for her withdrawal but on Wednesday seemed to provide context for her decision by posting a picture of a baby scan on Instagram.