Naomi Osaka is set to make a 'brilliant comeback' in Brisbane six months after giving birth ahead of the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka, a former world number one, will make her comeback at the Brisbane International in 2024. The four-time major champion has not competed on the Hologic WTA Tour since the Toray Pan Pacific in Tokyo in 2022.

Osaka's first tournament of the new season will be the WTA 500 event in Brisbane, which begins on December 31. Osaka's best results were back-to-back semifinal appearances in 2019 and 2020.

Osaka, 26, gave birth to her daughter Shai in July and has since announced a strong comeback plan for 2024.

“I am really excited about getting back out on court and competing," Osaka said. "I always love starting my season in Brisbane and can’t wait to return.

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