Naomi Osaka , Announces Return to Tennis , With Packed 2024 Schedule.
'Us Weekly' reports that Naomi Osaka says
she's ready to make her return to the tennis court,
almost two months after giving birth to her first child.
'Us Weekly' reports that Naomi Osaka says
she's ready to make her return to the tennis court,
almost two months after giving birth to her first child.
While speaking with ESPN,
Osaka commented on
her busy 2024 schedule. .
It’s definitely way more tournaments
than I used to play. So, I think some
people will be happy with that, Naomi Osaka, via ESPN.
Osaka reportedly hinted at her return to
the Australian Open, teasing that her upcoming
schedule included matches "down under.".
Osaka reportedly hinted at her return to
the Australian Open, teasing that her upcoming
schedule included matches "down under.".
According to Osaka, the packed schedule is to help
her build momentum for a strong finish in 2024. .
I think it’s because I realized
that I don’t know how the beginning
of the year is going to go for me, Naomi Osaka, via ESPN.
I don’t know the level of play
and I think I have to ease into it.
So at the very least, I’m going to set
myself up for a very good end of the year, Naomi Osaka, via ESPN.
I don’t know the level of play
and I think I have to ease into it.
So at the very least, I’m going to set
myself up for a very good end of the year, Naomi Osaka, via ESPN.
Osaka's last professional match
was in September of 2022. .
In January, she announced that she
and her boyfriend, Cordae,
were expecting their first baby.
In July, Osaka gave birth to their daughter, Shai.
In 2021, the four-time Grand Slam
champion took a step back from tennis
to focus on her mental health. .
In 2021, the four-time Grand Slam
champion took a step back from tennis
to focus on her mental health.