Naomi Osaka tries pickleball with Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe after early
Read More: Naomi Osaka tries pickleball with Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe after early 2024-01-21 18:05:00
Naomi Osaka didn’t have an ideal campaign at the ongoing Australian Open, getting bundled out 6-4, 7-6(2) to 16th-seeded Caroline Garcia in the first round on Monday (January 15). The Japanese star promptly flew back to the USA, but not before trying out pickleball for fun.
Before this year, Naomi Osaka had been on the sidelines since late 2022 due to her pregnancy. The 26-year-old gave birth to her daughter Shai with boyfriend and rap artist Cordae last July, following which she announced that she would make her much-awaited comeback at the 2024 Brisbane International.
The two-time Australian Open champion’s return has not lived up to expectations, as she lost in the first round in Melbourne and the second round in Brisbane. Having said that, the Japanese hasn’t been bogged down too much by the results, going by her recent Instagram post.
Naomi Osaka recently let her hair down and had some fun with Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe at Rooftop at QT in Melbourne, trading in her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle. She also brought the style to the event, donning an oversized floral shirt with black short tights and a pastel cap.
Osaka posted the photos from her outing on Instagram with the caption:
“Ngl it felt good to be back in Australia”
Read More: Naomi Osaka tries pickleball with Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe after early 2024-01-21 18:05:00
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