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      Home > News > Sports > Tennis

    To the latest addition for this summer's ASB Tennis Classic..

    To the latest addition for this summer's ASB Tennis Classic..


    The former world number one and four-time grand slam winner is back for the first time since 2017.

    The Japanese 26-year-old returned to tennis this season after nearly two years away, which included the birth of her daughter.

    She's currently ranked 76th in the world.

    Osaka joins Lulu Sun as the only players confirmed for the tournament.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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