Naomi Osaka Returns to Tennis, Loses Second Match

Naomi Osaka returned to professional tennis after a 16-month break during which she had a child and took time off for her mental health. She made her comeback at the Brisbane International, winning her first match against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch, but lost her second-round match to Karolina Pliskova. Despite the loss, Osaka expressed satisfaction with her performance and is committed to improving in future. Due to her hiatus, her world ranking has dropped to 53.