Naomi Osaka Announces Return to Tennis With Packed 2024 Schedule
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Naomi Osaka Announces Return to Tennis With Packed 2024 Schedule
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In 2021, the four-time Grand Slam champion took a step back from tennis to focus on her mental health.