Naomi Osaka is back on the tennis court. Osaka gave her last appearance on September 2022, taking a break to prioritize her mental health and grow her family, having a daughter in July of last year.
Osaka made her comeback in Brisbane, winning her first match against Tamara Korpatsch, yet losing her second, against Karolina Pilskova.
Despite the loss, Osaka called her return a “personal win.” WATCH: Rafael Nadal sends positive Christmas wishes to followersCoco Gauff’s sweet message to Naomi Osaka at the US OpenOsaka played two matches at Brisbane International, which has also seen the awaited return of Rafael Nadal.
Osaka won the first set against Pliskova, but ultimately lost the match. “Even though it’s super disappointing today, I know that if I keep training and if I keep putting in the work, then I’ll eventually get to where I want to be,” said Osaka after the match.
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