Former world number 1 Naomi Osaka made waves in the world of tennis back in 2018 when she defeated the GOAT, Serena Williams. The four-time Grand Slam champion was one of the most sensational successes and captured many hearts during her prime. However, after her loss at the US Open in 2021, she decided that she needed to take a step back.
Since then, her fans have been missing her formidable and dominating play, witty charm, and awkward comebacks during press conferences and interviews. After her much-needed break, the Japanese sensation is set to return to the court at the Bribane International.
Naomi Osaka flaunts Louis Vuitton bag and earrings
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka flaunted a new line of luxury bags and earrings by Louis Vuitton in an Instagram story picture. The four-time Grand Slam winner has been out for more than a year due to pregnancy and recovery. However, in September she teased fans about comeback and recent videos show that she has been training hard ahead of a 2024 comeback season.
The September 2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo was the Japanese star’s last tournament before she stopped because of she was pregnant for rapper Cordae. Meanwhile, as the off-season continues, Naomi Osaka took to her Instagram handle to show off her attire, attaching a carousel of photos to her post.
The Japanese wore a black top and a pair of washed, baggy jeans in the pictures. The main highlight is her patterned Louis Vuitton bag. Also, she flaunted a pair of earrings, which were also incidentally made by the French luxury fashion house.
She paired her essentials with a blue cap and pumps, asserting in her caption that she is the drippiest tennis player ever. “The drippiest tennis player you ever did see, that’s me,” Osaka wrote on her Instagram handle, followed by a hand-waving emoji.
Naomi Osaka returns at Australian Open
US Open champion Naomi Osaka is set to return to the WTA Tour at the Brisbane International in December as preparation for the 2024 Australian Open, just six months after giving birth. The Japanese star last played on the WTA at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo last year and announced that she was pregnant in January this year. She welcomed home her baby daughter Shai with rapper Cordae in July and has since then been attending various WTA events as a guest.
“I am really excited about getting back out on court and competing,” Naomi Osaka said about returning to Brisbane. “I always love starting my season in Brisbane and can’t wait to return. The Brisbane International is such a great tournament and will set me up for a brilliant comeback this summer.”
Osaka first major title came at the 2018 US Open and she pulled out a remarkable display at the 2021 edition of the Australian Open. Her fourth and most recent Grand Slam triumph came at the 2021 French Open, where she revealed that she suffered long bouts of depression ever since her title win ine New York three earlier.
The likes of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are set to also feature in the men’s Brisbane International. “It’s great to see the Brisbane International back and I am really looking forward to returning to Queensland this summer,” Murray said. “I have great memories of winning the title in 2012 and 2013 and I would love to lift the trophy again for a third time in Brisbane.” The Australian Open starts on Sunday, January 14.
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