NEW DELHI: Naomi Osaka's comeback to tennis faced an early exit as defending champion Karolina Pliskova secured a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 victory in the second round after a hard-fought battle at the Brisbane International. Osaka, who hadn't played a tournament since September 2022, expressed mixed emotions, describing her return to the court as a "personal win" despite the disappointment of the loss.
"Even though it's super disappointing today, I know that if I keep training and if I keep putting in the work, then I'll eventually get to where I want to be," Osaka shared after the match.
