Naomi Osaka to start 2025 season in New Zealand


2 photos
Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland in January. The four-time Grand Slam singles winner returned to tennis this year after an 18-month break during which she gave birth to a daughter, Shai. She currently is ranked 76th in singles and recently she reached the second round of the U.S. Open. Osaka last played in Auckland in 2017, reaching the quarterfinals.

Photos

Most recent Tennis stories

Related topics

TennisNational Sports
The Associated Press

    ARE YOU GAME?

    From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.com’s top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button