After extended breaks, several familiar faces will return to grand slam action at the Australian Open, starting Sunday.
Karolina Pliskova put an end to Naomi Osaka's long-awaited return in the second round of the Brisbane International on Wednesday.
Former world number one Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis when she eased past Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday.
Japanese star Noami Osaka is considering stretching her playing career well into her forties as she closes in on her post-pregnancy comeback to tennis.