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January 12, 2023 Naomi Osaka is Pregnant! Plans Tennis Return in 2024

Naomi Osaka is Pregnant! Plans Tennis Return in 2024

Two-time Australian Open champion, Naomi Osaka, has announced she’s pregnant with her first child, and plans to return in time for the tournament in 2024. The 25-year-old revealed the news via a social media post on Wednesday, penning a heartfelt note to fans in both English and Japanese languages with accompanying photo of an ultrasound result. “Can’t wait to get back on the court, but here’s a little life update for 2023,” she wrote. No official reason was given by the Australian Open when the tournament announced Osaka’s withdrawal last week, and she said she hopes to come back better than ever to the Hologic WTA Tour in 2024, with a new young fan in tow. “These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to. “I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future; one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch some of my matches and tell someone, ‘That’s my mom.’ “2023 will be a year that’ll be full of lessons for me, and I hope I’ll see you guys at the start of of the next one ’cause I’ll be at Aus 2024,” she stated.
June 6, 2022 Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Conquer the Clay in Paris.

Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Conquer the Clay in Paris.

World Number 1, Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title with a dominating win over American teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as claim her 35th successive victory this season. The 21-year-old Polish star stormed to a 6-1, 6-3 win in 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equaling Venus Williams’ record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century. Swiatek celebrated her sixth straight title this year in the players’ box with her friends and family. In the Men’s Category Rafael Nadal, yesterday, defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets to win his record 14th French Open title, and 22nd Grand Slam Tennis Title. The ‘King of Clay’ was more the Majestic in Paris, beating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. This Marked his 115th Roland Garros match with just 3 losses recorded on his favorite court. The Spaniard dominated yesterday’s final and won 11 consecutive games across the second and third sets to wrap up a 22nd grand slam title — two ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the top of the men’s all-time list. The victory also means the 36-year-old Nadal, who won his first French Open title 17 years ago, becomes the oldest men’s singles champion at Roland Garros.
January 10, 2022 Djokovic’s Deportation Order Overuled by Australian Court

Djokovic’s Deportation Order Overuled by Australian Court

Novak Djokovic has won an appeal against a decision to deny him an entry visa in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia ahead of the Australian Open. The Court which sat via Videolink had Judge Anthony Kelly squash the visa cancellation, and ordered the Australian Government to pay legal costs and release Djokovic from detention within half an hour as he delivered his verdict a few minutes past 6:00am. World Number, Novak Djokovic arrived at Melbourne Airport around 11.30pm local time where he was held and detained despite having been medically exempted by a Panel to participate in the First Grand slam of 2022.The Australian Open starts on Monday January 17, with the draw taking place on Thursday January 13. The Judge Anthony Kelly expressed agitation over the rejection of Djokovic’s medical exemption, asking the Government Lawyers what else was expected of Novak Djokovic.

Andy Murray wins first ATP title since 2017

Former British Number 1, Andy Murray broke down in tears after winning his first ATP title since undergoing hip resurfacing surgery earlier in the year by beating Stan Wawrinka at the European Open in Antwerp.

Murray launched a stunning comeback from a set and a break down to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to take his first title for more than two years, in just his seventh tournament since returning to singles, a win he described as one of the greatest in His career.

“It means a lot,” the three-time Grand Slam champion said. “The last few years have been extremely difficult.

“I didn’t expect to be in this position at all. I’m happy, very happy.”

Fellow Grand Slam champion Wawrinka, who has also had a number of recent injury issues, said: “To see you back at this level, it’s amazing.

“We’re all really happy. I’m sad I lost today but I’m really happy to see you back.”

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