Naomi Osaka discusses return to form and future considerations
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Naomi Osaka stated she is nearing her top form as she prepares for the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, scheduled to be held this week. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who has returned to competition after a significant break for mental health and maternity leave, acknowledged thoughts about quitting the sport if asked by her daughter. Presently ranked 19th in the world, Osaka emphasized the importance of her family and how it shapes her priorities in tennis. She aims to continue improving and competing for titles, indicating confidence in her ability to reclaim success on tour.
- •Osaka will compete in the Pan Pacific Open this week.
- •She is currently ranked 19th and seeded seventh in the tournament.
- •Osaka shared that her daughter influences her career decisions.
- •She emphasized a changed mindset with age and parenthood.
- •Osaka aims to improve and compete for titles again.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Osaka 'not far off' her best but often ponders future
- 10:35 AMBBC Sport — Osaka 'not far off' her best but often ponders future
"Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting the game if asked to by her three-year-old daughter.
"Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting the game if asked to by her three-year-old daughter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 10:40 AMOsaka 'not far off' her best but often ponders future
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting the game if asked to by her three-year-old daughter.
- BBC SportOct 25, 2026, 10:35 AMOsaka 'not far off' her best but often ponders future
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting the game if asked to by her three-year-old daughter.
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