Former World No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka has recently reconnected with her renowned performance coach, Florian Zitzelsberger, raising hopes for her anticipated return to the court in 2024. Osaka, who has been absent from the tennis scene since September of the previous year due to her pregnancy, welcomed her baby daughter in July. Following the birth, she has resumed training in preparation for a potential comeback at next year’s Australian Open.
In an interview with Tennis Channel, Naomi Osaka’s performance coach, Florian Zitzelsberger, expressed his unwavering confidence in her commitment and potential for the 2024 WTA tour season. Zitzelsberger, a German national, shared his optimistic outlook on Osaka’s motivation to reestablish herself as a dominant force in women’s tennis.
He playfully remarked that he hoped Osaka’s competitors would feel a hint of trepidation when facing her on the court, stating, “She’s super motivated, and I’m super pumped to help her. She inspires the whole team with this champion mindset: she just wants to go for it. I’m hoping her opponents will read this and get a little bit afraid of her!”
Zitzelsberger also emphasized Naomi Osaka’s aspiration to ascend to the top of the women’s rankings and secure multiple Grand Slam titles in the future, underscoring her unwavering commitment to excellence.
“Where she is today is what makes working with her so inspiring. She wants to get back to world No. 1; she wants to win Grand Slams,” he added.
Notably, Naomi Osaka’s last competitive appearance was at the 2022 Japan Open, where she gave a walkover to Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round.
Tennis enthusiasts and fans eagerly anticipate Naomi Osaka’s return to professional tennis, where she is set to showcase her remarkable skills, determination, and unwavering focus on achieving top honors and multiple Grand Slam victories. Her reunion with Florian Zitzelsberger further amplifies the excitement surrounding her comeback.
Naomi Osaka in 2023
WLWLWLLWLL Ranked no.661, the Japanese played her last match on the 20th of September 2022 when she had to retire when playing against world no.206 Daria Gavrilova in the 1st round and the scoreline was 1-0 .
This season Osaka has managed to achieve a composed 14-9 match record.
