With four slams under her belt, Naomi Osaka looked primed to be the most dominant player of the decade. But after dealing with mental health struggles and a dip in form, Osaka was on the verge of retirement in 2022. After giving birth to her daughter Shai a year later, Naomi return to the tour with a renewed mindset, eager to return atop women's tennis. But can she do it?
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With four slams under her belt, Naomi Osaka looked primed to be the most dominant player of the decade. But after dealing with mental health struggles and a dip in form, Osaka was on the verge of retirement in 2022. After giving birth to her daughter Shai a year later, Naomi return to the tour with a renewed mindset, eager to return atop women's tennis. But can she do it?
Maria Sakkari’s career has enjoyed a peculiar, yet successful career, reaching world no.3 and a couple slam semifinals. Despite being a mainstay in the top 10 for years, Maria has suffered dismal results at the majors with limited success in the latter stages of tournaments. As Sakkari returns from a shoulder injury, her ranking has slipped to outside the top 80. Are her best days behind her, or can she return to the top echelons of women's tennis?
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With four slams under her belt, Naomi Osaka looked primed to be the most dominant player of the decade. But after dealing with mental health struggles and a dip in form, Osaka was on the verge of retirement in 2022. After giving birth to her daughter Shai a year later, Naomi return to the tour with a renewed mindset, eager to return atop women's tennis. But can she do it?