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Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci thinks Naomi Osaka could definitely make a major tennis comeback after pregnancy and he is tipping the former world No 1 to return to the top-10 in 2024. Osaka, 25, lifted her fourth Grand Slam title at the 2021 Australian Open but hasn’t won any titles since.
However, it should be noted that Osaka battled injuries and mental health issues – which led to the Japanese not playing that much in 2021 and 2022. “Naomi Osaka next year will 100% skyrocket back into the top ten. You do not lose the talent the laser groundies or that explosive serve to play right thru the field.
Fitness and overall confidence takes time but with Four Slams in her back pocket she has been there done that,” Macci tweeted.
Naomi Osaka next year will 100% skyrocket back into the top ten. You do not lose the talent the laser groundies or that explosive serve to play right thru the field.
Fitness and overall confidence takes time but with Four Slams in her back pocket she has been there done that. — Rick Macci (@RickMacci) May 14, 2023
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