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Naomi Osaka after winning her match against Tamara Korpatsch. EPA
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Naomi Osaka takes a selfie with fans after victory in her match against Tamara Korpatsch at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia on January 1, 2024. AFP
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Naomi Osaka bumps racquets with Tamara Korpatsch after victory in their match at the Brisbane International. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a return to Tamara Korpatsch during their match at the Brisbane International. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a backhand to Tamara Korpatsch during their match at the Brisbane International. AFP
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Naomi Osaka stretches to hit a shot to Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a forehand to Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a backhand to Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka celebrates a point against Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka waves to the crowd after beating Tamara Korpatsch. Getty Images
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Naomi Osaka after winning her match against Tamara Korpatsch. EPA
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Naomi Osaka takes a selfie with fans after victory in her match against Tamara Korpatsch at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia on January 1, 2024. AFP
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Naomi Osaka bumps racquets with Tamara Korpatsch after victory in their match at the Brisbane International. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a return to Tamara Korpatsch during their match at the Brisbane International. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a backhand to Tamara Korpatsch during their match at the Brisbane International. AFP
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Naomi Osaka stretches to hit a shot to Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a forehand to Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka hits a backhand to Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka celebrates a point against Tamara Korpatsch. AFP
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Naomi Osaka waves to the crowd after beating Tamara Korpatsch. Getty Images
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Naomi Osaka after winning her match against Tamara Korpatsch. EPA
Naomi Osaka makes successful return to tennis after 'growing up so quickly'
Former world No 1 wins first match since taking a break in September 2022 and having her first child
Jon Turner
01 January, 2024
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