Tennis-'Superstar' Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2022 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her first round match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

(Reuters) - The women's tour needs superstars and will benefit from former world number one Naomi Osaka's return following a 15-month break, top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou said.

The four-times Grand Slam champion last played a WTA tournament at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in late September 2022 and had a daughter, Shai, in July this year.