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Two-time Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka is eliminated in the first round by Caroline Garcia in straight sets, marking her first major tournament since her comeback to professional tennis after a 16-month absence following the birth of her first child. Garcia expressed respect for Osaka and her return to the sport, highlighting her remarkable performance just six months after giving birth.
Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis ended in a first-round defeat against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open, with Garcia winning 6-4 7-6(7-2). Osaka, a two-time champion in Melbourne, took a 15-month break from tennis to prioritize her mental health and become a mother. Despite battling hard, she was unable to overcome Garcia's strong performance, and will now face unseeded Polish player Magdalena Fręch in the second round.
Naomi Osaka's return to Grand Slam tennis after maternity leave ended in a first-round loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open, with Garcia winning 6-4, 7-6 (2). Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, struggled to rediscover her accuracy in clutch moments, and despite showing glimpses of her former power, she was unable to overcome Garcia's strong performance. This marked Osaka's earliest exit in eight visits to the Australian Open and her third successive first-round loss in a Grand Slam tournament.