Former world number one Osaka to compete in WTA tournament for first time after giving birth to child

Former Japanese world number one Naomi Osaka for the first time since the birth of her child, she will participate in the WTA tournament, which will be held in Brisbane (Australia), reports the tournament press service.

Osaka shared the news of her pregnancy in January 2023, shortly after withdrawing from the Australian Open, which she won in 2019 and 2021. In July, she gave birth to a daughter named Shai .

“I’m very excited to get back on the court and compete. “I always love starting the season in Brisbane and I can’t wait to get back there,” said the 26-year-old tennis player.

Also at this time, Belarusian Victoria Azarenka has confirmed her participation in the Brisbane tournament.

The WTA 500 tournament will take place from December 31, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Source : MatchTV

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