Naomi Osaka’s cryptic post on social media has raised concerns among tennis fans regarding the possibility of her considering retirement.
Osaka has had a challenging time on tour since making a comeback after giving birth to her daughter Shai in July 2023. She made a return to professional tennis at the 2024 Brisbane International, kicking off her comeback with a 6-3, 7-6(9) victory over Tamara Korpatsch. However, she was stopped short by 16th seed Karolina Pliskova in the second round, who won 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4.
The four-time Grand Slam champion encountered a tough draw at the Australian Open, taking on 16th seed Caroline Garcia in the first round. Garcia delivered an impressive performance, winning 6-4, 7-6(2) to oust Osaka from the Major. The former World No. 1’s tournament opener at the Abu Dhabi Open proved similarly difficult, as Danielle Collins claimed a dominant 7-5, 6-0 win over her.
Naomi Osaka will be in action at the Qatar Open next, where she is set to face Garcia once again in the first round of the WTA 1000 event on Sunday, February 11. Ahead of the highly anticipated rematch, the Japanese star took to social media and posted a cryptic message, which piqued the curiosity of tennis fans.
“Hmmmmm,” Naomi Osaka posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“She about to quit tennis,” a fan commented.
Meanwhile, other fans speculated that it was a reaction to her challenging draw at the Qatar Open.
“She saw her Doha draw,” a fan posted.
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