Naomi Osaka Dives Into Nostalgia as She Kick-Starts Australian Open Adventure

While fans have been eagerly waiting to see Naomi Osaka back on the court, she recently gave them a surprise by announcing her comeback. The Japanese tennis star, who has been keeping out of the tours because of her pregnancy, is now back in the game, resuming her journey in Australia.

After being back to her training schedule for a while, Naomi Osaka is now on her way to Australia. Bringing a delight to the fans, the 26-year-old recently shared her feelings on the way to the place that holds great memories.

Naomi Osaka feels nostalgic on her way to Australia

The tennis world is currently echoing with the loud cheers of Naomi Osaka’s comeback. The 26-year-old is all set to start her journey with Brisbane International, as she aims to hit the top spot at the first major event of 2024. Giving an update on her feelings on Instagram, Osaka shared a glimpse of her journey to Australia on her Instagram story.

As the tennis star shared a selfie from the flight to Australia, she addressed her feelings with a simple expression that said, “nostalgia wave”. The story reminded fans of her amazing memories at the Australian Open as she won the title twice in 2019 and then in 2021.

While the tennis star hinted at her desire to achieve a great position in the tournament in an exciting manner, the excitement of fans is now stuffed with another layer of expectations from the Japanese star.

However, the recent Instagram story was just an addition to her open expression to present a remarkable performance.

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Osaka’s excitement about resuming with Brisbane

Along with giving multiple hints of her excitement to get back on the courts of Australia, Naomi Osaka directly expressed her excitement about making a comeback to the court after taking a break for her pregnancy. “I am really excited about getting back out on court and competing,” she stated.

Along with revealing her eagerness to be a part of competitions again, the tennis star also shared her excitement for starting with Brisbane as she added, “I always love starting my season in Brisbane and can’t wait to return. The Brisbane International is such a great tournament and will set me up for a brilliant comeback this summer.” Her words not only revealed her excitement about playing again, but also raised the expectations of the fans who wish to see the champion win again.

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