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The 2024 Australian Open is on the line and the players are readying themselves ahead of the action-packed madness that’s all set to come. One among them is none other than Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka, The former world number 1 tennis player, who has been out of the court for so long will be making a highly anticipated return to the tennis court.

Just days ahead of her return, Osaka announced her arrival in Brisbane and has hit her ground running. Taking to her Instagram, the 4-time grand slam winner shared her practice sessions while unveiling a feat that she has never achieved before in her life.

Naomi Osaka hits the court running with her practice session in Brisbane

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In a recent revelation, Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka showed the insights of her practice sessions, right before the start of the Australian Open in just a few weeks. In the video shared on her Instagram, she hits tennis ball cans placed in a certain way during practice. But this time, something unexpected happened and she hit a ball so perfectly that it took the cover off the can, something she’d never done before.

Taking to her Instagram story,  she suggested that it is something that she has never done before. “Also, I want everyone to know I hit the sleeve off the can. That’s never happened to me before lol,” said Osaka in the story.

It’s a big deal because Osaka’s really good at tennis, and this shows she’s getting even better. With the Australian Open looming over, her fans would be excited to see how she performs after making a sensational comeback.

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While Naomi Osaka will be making a comeback to the sport after her pregnancy, she revealed why she wants her daughter to be an important part of this.

Osaka reveals why she wants her daughter in this important chapter

In an interview earlier, Osaka revealed that there have been many instances when she has been out of tennis. However, this time, things were different. She further went ahead to add that during her time off the tennis court, she realized that tennis is something that she won’t be doing forever. However, her return is something that she will be looking forward to with great anticipation.

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Osaka then went ahead to reveal that she wanted to be a good role model for her daughter Shai and let her see that this was an important chapter of her life.

“And you kind of have to cherish the years that you can play. I do want to be a good role model for Shai, and I want her to see that this was an important chapter in my life,” Naomi Osaka said.

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Thus, ahead of a sensational comeback, Naomi Osaka will be leaving no stone unturned as she looks all set and determined to hit the ground running in Australia.