Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, has already announced her participation in a tennis tournament scheduled for 2025. After taking time off to focus on motherhood and personal growth, Osaka’s highly anticipated return has tennis fans buzzing with excitement.
The tournament, set in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand), will welcome Osaka back to the tennis world, where she hopes to reclaim her spot among the top players. Reflecting on her journey, Osaka has balanced her stellar career and her new role as a mother, preparing for a remarkable return to the sport.
Fans and fellow players alike are thrilled to see the superstar on the court again. Osaka’s powerful presence, both as an athlete and role model, continues to inspire a new generation of tennis enthusiasts. “It’s an exciting time, and I’m eager to be back,” Osaka said in a recent statement.
@naomiosaka 🤯✨🫶📣🤩
Four-time grand slam champ, former world #1, and absolute star mum — we can’t wait to welcome Naomi back to the summer of tennis in Tāmaki Makaurau 🇳🇿#ASBClassic25 pic.twitter.com/kD3kSFRpkC
— ASB Classic (@ASB_Classic) September 18, 2024
Her comeback is sure to be a major highlight in the 2025 tennis season, with many eager to see her reclaim her dominant position in the sport.
Naomi Osaka in 2024
Currently the world no.76, Naomi played her last match on the 29th of August when she capitulated to world no.51 Karolina Muchova 6-3 7-6(5) in the 2nd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Osaka has achieved a compiled 19-17 record.
Naomi Osaka will face the world no.724 Anna Danilina in the . They have never competed against each other till now in top tournaments.
Naomi won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Naomi Osaka |
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