Naomi Osaka confirms plans of tennis comeback following pregnancy

Naomi Osaka has been out of the spotlight since announcing her pregnancy, but she has now confirmed her comeback plans.

Very little has been said about Naomi Osaka in the past year because she has simply not been present in the tennis world. At times, her commitment to the sport looked very questionable.

Then, she announced her pregnancy, which meant that she wouldn't spend any time on the tennis courts for quite some time. Of course, taking care of herself and her baby has been the main priority for the former WTA World No. 1 player.

Many wondered what it meant for her tennis career as Osaka looked 'out of it' even before her pregnancy. Already in her pregnancy announcement, the Japanese player mentioned that she plans to return to the tennis courts, but at the time, it seemed more like a phrase than an actual commitment.

Fans were skeptical about it, but Osaka now doubled down on that plan in a recent interview with WBS in Japan, explaining that she not only wants to return to tennis but also win a couple of more Grand Slams in the future.

It's unclear when Osaka will return to tennis, but it's highly unlikely that it will happen this year. The more realistic prediction would be next year, but it remains unclear if she'd be ready in time for the Australian Open.

The major in Melbourne has been a great event for her, and it would not be a bad launching pad for her post-pregnancy tennis career. For now, Osaka is focused on other things, but tennis is apparently still on her mind.