Naomi Osaka showcases strong performance at Wimbledon following mental health focus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Naomi Osaka has returned to elite competition, performing well at Wimbledon in 2026. After a hiatus from tennis for mental health and maternity reasons, she defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka before exiting in the quarterfinals. At 28, Osaka's recent form suggests she can be a contender at the upcoming US Open. Her journey, openly discussing mental health struggles, resonates with both fans and fellow athletes.
- •Osaka reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2026.
- •She returned to professional tennis in 2024 after maternity leave.
- •Defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, at Wimbledon.
- •Osaka is considered a strong contender for the US Open.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka’s mental health journey made her tennis comeback even more remarkable
"Calling Naomi Osaka’s return to professional a “comeback tour” is probably a disservice to what she’s actually doing. She’s not some ‘80s folk band reuniting for one last ride — she has catapulted herself right back into the elite levels of women’s tennis. She’s only 28, and has trended up steadily since her 2024 return. Can […]
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