Bisbane, Nov 10: Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka will make her comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open.
Tournament officials on Friday confirmed Osaka will contest the December 31-January 7 event to start her 2024 season.
A two-time Australian and US Open winner, Osaka was a surprise withdrawal from last year’s Australian Open before later revealing she was pregnant.
The former tennis No. 1 announced the birth of her daughter Shai in July.
“I am really excited about getting back out on court and competing. I always love starting my season in Brisbane and can’t wait to return,” Osaka said in a statement.
It “will set me up for a brilliant comeback this summer,” she added. (AP)
