Published 07/19/2022, 12:35 PM KST Naomi Osaka has had a disappointing 2022 season. Earlier this year, she failed to defend her Australian Open title, losing in the third round against Amanda Anisimova. Further, she made an early exit at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells before finishing second best in Miami. At the French Open this year, the Japanese star lost in the opening round, once again to Anisimova.  Along with her wavering form, Osaka has been suffering from an Achilles injury. The injury forced her to miss the grass-court season, including the recently concluded Wimbledon Championships. In the midst of a disappointing season, she gave her fans something to cheer about, as she announced some good news ahead of the hard-court season. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Earlier this week, the 24-year-old confirmed her participation at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic. The WTA 500 tournament will commence on August 1 in San Jose, United States. With this tournament, Osaka will be having a tight schedule going into the US Open, as she will be playing in San Jose, Toronto, and Cincinnati before going to Flushing Meadows. Naomi has received a wildcard entry for the tournament in San Jose. Along with Naomi, the likes of Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, World No.5 Ons Jabeur, American teenage sensation Coco Gauff and 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu. DIVE DEEPER ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Osaka is looking to win her first title this season in the hard court swing. It is a phase of the season that the Japanese star has enjoyed over the years in her career, as she has won two of her four Grand Slam titles at the US Open. Osaka back to where it all startedThe four-time Grand Slam champion had made her WTA main-draw debut at the Silicon Valley Classic in 2014. Back then, Osaka was just 16 years old. In the opening round of that tournament, she defeated Australia’s Sam Stosur in a three-set thriller. However, she lost out to Andrea Petkovic in the next round. The tournament was eventually won by Serena Williams. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad WATCH THIS STORY: Rafael Nadal’s biggest fan, Serena Williams, cheers for his success at Wimbledon Championships 2022 Can Naomi find success in San Jose? Let us know your views in the comments below. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies. To learn more about cookies and how to disable them, view our Cookie Policy. By clicking I Agree on this screen you agree that Say Media and its partners may process your personal data for the purposes of information storage and access; personalisation; ad selection, delivery, and reporting; content selection, delivery and reporting; and measurement. For more information please view our Privacy Policy. Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 23, 2022 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her first round match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comJuly 19 - Naomi Osaka committed next month's tournament in San Jose, Calif., her first appearance since a first-round loss at the French Open on May 23. The four-time Grand Slam winner accepted a wild-card entry into the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic on Monday. Osaka, 24, withdrew from Wimbledon due to a nagging injury to her left Achilles. The San Jose tourney begins on Aug. 1. Osaka joins a field that includes Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina, World No. 5 Ons Jabeur and American teenager Coco Gauff. -Field Level Media Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
4-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka had a good start to her 2022 season given that she was returning to competitive tennis for the first time in 4 months. The former World No. 1 made her season debut at the 2022 Melbourne Sumer Set where she made a semi-final run and looked to clinch the title. However, she had fitness issues since she played after such a long time and chose to withdraw from the semis. The Japanese superstar then played directly at the 2022 Australian Open where she was the defending champion. Her title defense however ended in the 3rd round where she was defeated in 3-sets by American youngster Amanda Anisimova who lost to eventual champion and World No. 1 Ash Barty in the 4th round. With players confirming their participation for the Tour events beginning from the first week of February, Naomi had not announced her next tournament keeping the fans in the unknown. The mystery has however been solved after Naomi answered a fan question in her recent ‘Q&A’ session on her official Instagram handle. Asked about her next tournament, Naomi replied and informed that she will return to Tour directly at the upcoming 2022 Indian Wells Open, the second WTA-1000 tournament of the season. This would mean that Naomi will not be participating in any event during the month of February and will be back in action directly on 9th March when the tournament kicks off in the Californian desert in Indian Wells. Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title in Indian WellsOsaka won her first-ever WTA title at the 2018 Indian Wells and had dropped only 1-set throughout the tournament while also earning her first win over a World No. 1 player when she defeated Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 in the semi-finals. Naomi’s coronation as the champion made her the youngest player in 10 years to win the title having won the title at the age of 20. This year’s tournament will however be different for the former champion who returns to the desert for the first time since 2019. With the 2020 edition cancelled due to the Pandemic and Osaka not playing in the revised schedule for the tournament in 2021, the currently ranked World No. 85 can expect a tough draw at the Indian Wells this year. Also Read: “My private life should not be involved in sports and politics” Peng Shuai blames WTA for ‘exaggerating things’ |
When does osaka play next
Postagens relacionadas
direito autoral © 2024 cemle Inc.
