Osaka sees the positives in 'bittersweet' exit

Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet", but vowed not to mope as she headed home in time to see new baby Shai crawl for the first time.

The Japanese star, who has won four Grand Slams, including two in Melbourne, stepped away from tennis in September 2022, citing mental health concerns.

After giving birth to a girl in July, she returned for the 2024 season only to stumble at the first hurdle, crashing out of the opening Grand Slam of the year on Monday.