Naomi Osaka touches down in Australia ahead of 2024 comeback, wishes fans a Merry Christmas from Brisbane … – Sportskeeda
Naomi Osaka has landed in Australia ahead of her 2024 tennis comeback, from where she wished her fans a Merry Christmas. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who last appeared in a competitive match at the 2022 Japan Open, will kickstart her return to action at the WTA 250 Brisbane International.
Osaka spent all of 2023 on the sidelines, taking a maternity break from tennis. She and boyfriend Cordae welcomed their first daughter, Shai, into the world in July this year, following which the Japanese immediately made known her intentions to return to the game she loved once again.
The former World No. 1 has now touched down in Brisbane, from where she shared a post on Instagram to let fans know.
“Merry Christmas,” Osaka captioned a photo of the courts at the Brisbane International, along with a tennis ball and Christmas tree emoji.