I was really disappointed, and then I just kind of let go of my expectations. And now we’re here.“I find it kind of ironic, but I’m happy about it.”Osaka got to the final of the ASB Classic final in Auckland to begin this season and faced Tauson but had to retire due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set 6-4.

Naomi Osaka is back, and she is not here to play nice. After an epic victory over Elina Svitolina, Osaka has marched her way into the Montreal semifinals with a calm ferocity that only she could pull off.

Naomi Osaka reveals she told her dad that she "wants more" than just being healthy and happy on the court as the 27-year-old still dreams of returning to her past form and being one of the very best in the game.