Naomi Osaka, who hasn’t played on the WTA Tour since the birth of her daughter, is set to return to tennis at the Brisbane International less than six months after giving birth. The four-time grand slam champion announced the birth of her first child with rapper Cordae during the summer of this year. “I am really excited about getting back out on court and competing,” the 26-year-old said to ESPN. “I always loved starting my season in Brisbane and can’t wait to return. The Brisbane International is such an exciting tournament and will set me up for a brilliant comeback this summer.”
The Brisbane International, serving as a warm-up event for the Australian Open, will be held from Dec. 31, 2023, to Jan. 7, 2024. While Osaka and her team plan for her to play in 2024. “It’s definitely way more tournaments than I used to play,” she said. “So, I think some people will be happy about that.”
Osaka explained that she doesn’t know what to expect upon her return but, plans to set herself up well for a successful year. “I think it’s because I realized that I don’t know how the beginning of the year will go for me. I don’t know the level of play and I think I have to ease into it,” she said. “So at the very least, I’m hoping to set myself up for a very successful end of the year.”
Jessica Roberts serves up the latest in the world of tennis. With a love for the racket sport, she reports on tennis matches, player rankings, and Grand Slam events, ensuring readers stay informed about the tennis world.
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