FILE PHOTO: Jan 15, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a shot 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./Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
(Reuters) - Former world number one Naomi Osaka believes she can get back amongst the top spots in the rankings by the end of the year as the Japanese player draws inspiration from being a new mum.
The four-time Grand Slam champion suffered an early Australian Open exit following 15 months out of the sport after having her first child but is confident of getting back to the top as she prepares for the WTA 500 event in Abu Dhabi.
