Naomi Osaka Defeated in Second Match Since Tennis Return

Despite Loss at Brisbane International, Osaka Remains Optimistic About Future Matches

Naomi Osaka, four-time grand slam champion, was defeated by Karolína Plíšková at the Brisbane International, marking Osaka's second match since her return to competitive tennis after a 15-month hiatus.
Despite the loss, Osaka remains optimistic about her performance and future matches, stating that she is 'doing okay' and that the year will 'get better' for her.
Osaka's return to tennis follows her decision to prioritize her mental health and motherhood, having given birth to her daughter in July 2023.
Osaka's next match will be an exhibition in Melbourne on Rod Laver Arena, the main court for the Australian Open, which starts on January 14.
Plíšková, also returning from an injury layoff, will advance to the next round of the Brisbane International.