The time, date, and venue are all set for Naomi Osaka’s comeback. The most-awaited comeback will take place next year, that too at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. She withdrew from the Australian Open last year and took a break to embrace motherhood. After giving birth to her baby girl, she has started her practice to get back on the court stronger than ever, with a clear comeback notion in her mind.

After being away from the tennis circuit for a year, the four-time Grand Slam champion opened up about what she misses the most about tennis. Subsequently, she also revealed the goals that she wanted to achieve after stepping back on the court once again.

Naomi Osaka opens up about missing competitive tennis

Recently, the 25-year-old Japanese tennis player is once again ready to rule the tennis world with her skills while trying to assert her dominance once again after becoming a mother. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, she discussed her expectations for her athletic comeback and how she is prepared for a comeback. Furthermore, the former top player discussed the aspects of tennis that she has missed the most.

She said, “I think I’ve just missed the competition. I’m a very competitive person, so it’s been really cool to see so many players doing really well, and so many like new faces. And I think what I wish to accomplish a lot when I get back on the court, so hopefully, I do well on grass and clay next year.”

While she is excited to meet the new competitions that have risen in the sport in the past year, she is also ready to give her best on the tennis court.

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As the Japanese tennis player’s comeback edges even closer, just a few days ago, Serena Williams‘ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, talked about a new rivalry. Mouratoglou emphasized the fact that with Osaka’s return, she and Coco Gauff can be the new rivals, and tennis fans will enjoy watching on the court.

With Osaka’s comeback, a new rivalry in making

The 23-time Grand Slam champion’s ex-coach commented on forming a new rivalry between the 25-year-old Japanese tennis player and the 2023 US Open champion. In a candid interview, he said, “I think Naomi is also great for tennis and I am happy she is coming back. The rivalry between the two can be very exciting.”

While the 19-year-old, Coco Gauff surprised the world with her remarkable US Open victory, on the other hand, Osaka is already a champion on the court. In addition, with her comeback, both tennis stars have a chance to prove themselves as they keep their eyes on the 2024 Australian Open crown.

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