Naomi Osaka

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Naomi Osaka's Rollercoaster Return at Australian Open: Defeat and Determination

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Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam comeback at the Australian Open ends in a first-round defeat against Caroline Garcia, but her determination shines through for a quick return to action.

Naomi Osaka made a highly anticipated return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open, only to face a tough first-round defeat against Caroline Garcia. The former world No.1, playing in her first major tournament as a mom, showed glimpses of her powerful game but fell short with a 6-4, 7-6(2) loss on Rod Laver Arena. Despite the disappointment of her earliest exit at the Australian Open and her third consecutive first-round loss in a Grand Slam, Osaka remains upbeat about her next steps in the tennis world.

The match against Garcia highlighted Osaka's resilience and the challenges of making a comeback in the competitive world of tennis. As she recalibrates her goals post-maternity and sets her sights on future tournaments, fans eagerly await her next moves on the court. Osaka's quick return to play after her Australian Open exit underlines her unwavering dedication to the sport and her determination to overcome setbacks.

In the realm of tennis comebacks, both Naomi Osaka's and Andy Murray's experiences at the Australian Open shed light on the grueling nature of the sport. The unpredictability and emotional rollercoaster of tennis are evident in their journeys, demonstrating that resilience and perseverance are key in navigating the highs and lows of professional tennis. As Osaka continues to find her rhythm post-pregnancy and Murray battles his way back from injury setbacks, their stories inspire a new generation of players to push boundaries and chase their dreams on the court.

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Naomi Osaka falls to first-round defeat at Australian Open against ... (CNN)

Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis ended in a first-round defeat against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open.

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Naomi Osaka Loses in 1st Round Of Australian Open In First Major ... (Forbes)

Playing her first Grand Slam tournament as a mom, Naomi Osaka was beaten in the first round of the Australian Open.

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Naomi Osaka impresses but suffers defeat to Caroline Garcia on ... (Eurosport.com)

Caroline Garcia squeezed past the returning Naomi Osaka at the 2024 Australian Open courtesy of a 6-4 7-6(2) success on Rod Laver Arena.

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Naomi Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback (Hindustan Times)

It was Osaka's earliest exit in eight visits to the Australian Open and her third successive loss in the opening round of a Grand Slam. | Tennis News.

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Naomi Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback (The Japan Times)

A single break proved enough for Caroline Garcia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent and she dominated the second set tie-break.

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Naomi Osaka falls in Australian Open first round — nearly 17 ... (NBC Bay Area)

Naomi Osaka lost in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open to France's Caroline Garcia 6-4, 7-6.

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Naomi Osaka Celebrated by Fans in Return to Tennis at Australian ... (Bleacher Report)

Two-time Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka was defeated 6-4 7-6 by 16th seed Caroline Garcia in her first Grand Slam appearance since the 2022 US Open ...

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Naomi Osaka Loses Australian Open First Round in Grand Slam ... (Sportico.com)

Osaka won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and she had reached at least the third round in seven or her previous eight appearances at the event.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina win ... (BBC Sport)

Coco Gauff says she had to overcome early nerves before cruising through her first Grand Slam match as a major champion at the Australian Open.

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Naomi Osaka upbeat despite first-round Aussie Open loss - ESPN (ESPN)

The two-time champ was playing in her first Grand Slam match after her maternity break, and she fell short to Caroline Garcia 6-4, 7-6.

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Australian Open results: Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray both handed ... (New Zealand Herald)

Moments after her Grand Slam comeback ended in a first-round loss, Naomi Osaka walked back through the players' tunnel where her name has a prominent place.

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Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray and the cruelty of tennis comebacks (The Athletic)

There is nothing quite like a comeback in tennis, a game that seems to punish players for time away. Murray knows it. Osaka is finding out.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Naomi Osaka loses, Coco Gauff wins ... (Yahoo Sports)

Naomi Osaka's highly anticipated Grand Slam return at the Australian Open ends in a narrow first-round defeat by Caroline Garcia.

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Naomi Osaka tries to find positives on return despite Australian ... (The Guardian)

Naomi Osaka took positives from her grand slam return after her pregnancy despite losing in straight sets to Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first ...

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Tennis: Disappointed Naomi Osaka falls in Australian Open first ... (Newshub)

The Japanese former world No.1, who took time out to have daughter Shai, went down 6-4 7-6(2) to French 16th seed Caroline Garcia on the Rod Laver Arena court, ...

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Naomi Osaka's comeback ends with first round Aus Open exit (1 News)

The former world No.1 has out in the first round of the Australian Open for the first time.

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Former world No.1's mid-match act baffles Aus Open (Fox Sports)

Osaka was up against it taking on 16th seed Caroline Garcia and it proved too much to overcome as she fell 6-4, 7-6. Stream Over 50 Sports Live & On-Demand with ...

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Naomi Osaka eyes quick return to play after early Australian Open ... (ESPN)

Naomi Osaka plans to jump straight back into action following her early Australian Open exit on Monday, with the former world No.

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Naomi Osaka gives blunt assessment of comeback following ... (ABC News)

Playing the Australian Open just six months after giving birth to a baby girl, Naomi Osaka admits she has to set realistic goals as she continues her return ...

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Naomi Osaka's return cut short after first-round Australian Open defeat (Stuff.co.nz)

Naomi Osaka showed promising sign in her eagerly anticipated comeback, but her first Grand Slam appearance in 15 months is over.

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