Japanese tennis star, Naomi Osaka, is gearing up for her comeback. The 26-year-old hasn’t played competitive tennis for over a year now after announcing her pregnancy. Subsequently, in July this year, she gave birth to her first daughter with rapper Cordae. Since then, she has been sharing glimpses of her adorable family time. However, she is slowly and steadily nearing her return to the tour and recently, she shared an update regarding the same.

A four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka’s fans have high hopes for her on her comeback. While they have missed watching her in action, she is aiming to get back match-fit in time for her comeback. Let’s see Osaka’s recent update on her return to the sport.

Naomi Osaka sweats it out on the court

Hours ago, the former World Number 1 took to Instagram to share glimpses of her practice session in Brisbane ahead of her competitive return to the sport. Earlier this month, Osaka broke her silence regarding her comeback. She announced that she’ll be making a return to tennis at the Brisbane International after her maternity leave.

Now, she posted a story on her official Instagram profile where she shared a picture of the hard court in Brisbane. She indicated signs of her practice session after a lengthy absence from the sport. Additionally, she wished her fans on Christmas, saying, “Merry Christmas.”

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The Brisbane International will act as a warmup tournament for Osaka ahead of the Australian Open. Commencing on December 31, the Brisbane International will be one of the opening tournaments of the WTA season along with the United Cup. Osaka last played at the Pan Pacific Open in September 2022 and has been away from the sport since. However, she has big goals for the upcoming season.

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What did Osaka say about her comeback?

The Japanese star is ready to give it her all in this new phase of her career after becoming a mother. While reminiscing her golden days in the sport, Osaka also laid out plans for the future. She has big ambitions in mind as she revealed her comeback plans.

Talking about this, Osaka said, “I think I’ve just missed the competition. I’m a very competitive person, so it’s been really cool to see so many players doing really well, and so many like new faces. And I think what I wish to accomplish a lot when I get back on the court, so hopefully, I do well on grass and clay next year.”

It’ll be interesting to see if Naomi Osaka succeeds on her comeback. Can she win a Grand Slam title in 2024? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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