Published December 29,2023
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Former world No.1 Naomi Osaka will return to tennis at Brisbane International after turning into a mom.
The 26-year-old gave start to her daughter, Shai, in July and is now set to make appearances in her first match because the Japan Open in September 2022.
“Being a mum has changed my life a lot. I think it changed my perspective on a lot of things,” Osaka mentioned in an announcement. “I want to show Shai that she’s capable of everything, so that’s one of my main purposes and main reasons why I want to be back out here.”
Osaka added that she hasn’t performed in additional than a yr, including: “I think I’m just embracing the fact that it’s my first tournament in a very long time. I’m just trying to have fun and do well at the same time.”
The four-time Grand Slam winner withdrew from the 2021 French Open after tennis officers fined her $15,000 over her choice to not do media interviews through the match citing anxiousness.
Main-draw motion on the Brisbane International will start on Dec.31.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
