Naomi Osaka announces her exciting comeback to professional tennis in 2024

Naomi Osaka plans to make her comeback to professional tennis in 2024, according to an article in ESPN.

The 25-year-old tennis star, who gave birth to her daughter Shai over a month ago, revealed in an interview with ESPN that she intends to have a busy tournament schedule in 2024. Osaka mentioned that she will be playing more tournaments than before and believes that this will please her fans. She hasn’t competed since withdrawing from the Tokyo Open last year.


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Naomi Osaka talks to the media on Day 2 of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Sept. 20, 2022 in Tokyo.
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In her previous announcement about her pregnancy, Osaka expressed her intention to participate in the Australian Open in 2024. She confirmed her plans to compete in that tournament and explained that the increase in tournament appearances is a way for her to gradually ease back into professional tennis.

Osaka also shared her motivations for returning to the sport. She mentioned uncertainty about how the beginning of the year will unfold for her and emphasized the importance of setting herself up for a strong finish. She expressed her gratitude for her current position and her love for her daughter, which further fuels her competitive drive.

As the U.S. Open progresses, Osaka expressed her longing for the sport. She admitted that watching matches made her wish she was playing too. However, she appreciates her current situation and recognizes that it has sparked a renewed passion within her.

During her panel discussion on mental health at the U.S. Open, Osaka spoke about embracing one’s uniqueness and encouraged people to appreciate their individuality. The forum also included Olympic superstar Michael Phelps and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.


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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and Naomi Osaka participate in a forum on mental health and sports on the sidelines of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on Sept. 6, 2023.
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Naomi Osaka has already achieved significant success in her tennis career, with four Grand Slam titles and a previous rank as the No. 1 women’s tennis player. However, she has faced challenges such as injuries and has been open about her mental health struggles, including her decision to withdraw from the 2021 French Open.

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