Tennis-Osaka still keen to keep busy after early Australian Open exit


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024

Jan 15, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Naomi Osaka of Japan wins a point against Caroline Garcia (not pictured) of France in Round 1 of the Women's Singles on Day 2 of the Australian Open tennis at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka plans to jump straight back into action following her early Australian Open exit on Monday, with the former world number one drawing up a schedule that includes tournaments in Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami and Charleston.

The 26-year-old from Japan, who returned only two weeks ago after 15 months out and having her first child in July, said she had also discussed pencilling in a full clay season with her coach Wim Fissette.

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