Naomi Osaka to compete in Australian Open following recovery from 'devastating' injury

Naomi Osaka confirmed she will play her Australian Open first-round match despite an abdominal injury sustained in Auckland. The former world number one and two-time Australian Open champion remains optimistic, having practiced well in Melbourne. Osaka expressed concerns about returning to the circuit postpartum but is determined to compete against France's Caroline Garcia.

Naomi Osaka to compete in Australian Open following recovery from 'devastating' injury
Naomi Osaka confirmed she will play her Australian Open first-round match despite an abdominal injury sustained in Auckland. The former world number one and two-time Australian Open champion remains optimistic, having practiced well in Melbourne. Osaka expressed concerns about returning to the circuit postpartum but is determined to compete against France's Caroline Garcia.