Naomi Osaka Returns to Elite Tennis From Maternity Break and Wins Her First Match in Brisbane

Naomi Osaka Returns to Elite Tennis From Maternity Break and Wins Her First Match in Brisbane
Naomi Osaka celebrates winning a match at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 1, 2024. Chris Hyde/Getty Images
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BRISBANE, Australia—Motherhood has helped give Naomi Osaka a new mindset when things are getting tough on court.

In her first competitive match since September 2022, the four-time major winner was broken while serving for the match and needed three match points in the tiebreaker before converting a 6–3, 7–6 (9) victory over Tamara Korpatsch on Monday at the Brisbane International.