Naomi Osaka Thanks Fans For Their 'Patience' Ahead Of Tennis Return
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The four-time Grand Slam singles champion, who welcomed a baby girl in July, hasn't competed in a tournament since September 2022.
Naomi Osaka is reflecting on her “tennis journey” and support from fans as she prepares for her upcoming return to the court.
The four-time Grand Slam singles champion posted a statement to Instagram on Friday thanking her fans for believing in her.
“I know we’ve shared some really amazing memories and I also know that I’ve done some things that I wish I would’ve handled differently (lol),” she wrote. “Regardless of all that, thank you for allowing me to grow up on my own time and thank you for showing me a ton of patience. I don’t know what I did to deserve you all but I’m so extremely grateful.”
She continued, “Very honored to be going on chapter 2 of this tennis journey together and I’m so excited to see you guys next year.”
Osaka hasn’t competed in a tournament since September 2022. She welcomed a baby girl, Shai, with her boyfriend, the rapper Cordae, in July. She is set to make her comeback at the Brisbane International tournament in Australia, which is scheduled to run from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7.
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