Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court is not going as expected by fans. However, she understands that it will take time to regain her top form after a year-long break. To get back in shape, she is participating in as many tournaments as possible, including the ongoing 2024 Doha Open.
In this tournament, Osaka has been dealt a challenging draw, with Caroline Garcia as her first-round opponent. When asked about the difficulty of her draw, the four-time Grand Slam winner dismissed the notion of unlucky draws, believing that the best player always deserves to win. She approaches each match with a win-or-learn mentality.
Interestingly, this will be the second time Osaka faces Garcia in quick succession, as they previously met in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open, where Garcia emerged victorious. Osaka praised Garcia, noting that they share the same birthdays and horoscopes, humorously suggesting that a Libra is guaranteed to win the match, regardless of the outcome.
Regarding her current form, Osaka acknowledged that she has only played in four tournaments so far, including one Grand Slam. Therefore, she is not overly concerned about her disappointing performances yet, recognizing that she needs to participate in more tournaments to regain her rhythm, especially with the abundance of talented players in the field.
Once the Doha Open concludes, Osaka is expected to shift her focus to upcoming tournaments and events, such as the and the .
According to the Source firstsportz.com