Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to the court after a back injury, setting high standards for her performance and stating she won't continue if her results don't match expectations.
Naomi Osaka , a four-time Grand Slam champion, stated that she wouldn't continue playing tennis if her performance didn't meet her high expectations. The 27-year-old Japanese player will be making her return to the court after a back injury sustained during the China Open in October at the ASB tennis classic in Auckland on Monday. Osaka expressed humility regarding her 2024 season, where she returned to professional tennis after a 15-month break for childbirth, concluding the year ranked 58th.
She acknowledged that she wouldn't stick around if her ranking didn't improve, preferring to spend time with her daughter if she wasn't satisfied with her performance. Osaka had a 22-17 win-loss record in 2024, reaching quarterfinals in Doha and s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. While she acknowledged the humbling experience of 2024, Osaka also felt she had grown significantly. She emphasized her dedication to training and expressed optimism about 2025, citing memorable matches and a positive outlook despite her injury.
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