Overview
- Osaka reaffirmed that winning another major is her primary goal, saying she believes it is still within reach.
- She recently pulled out of the Qatar Open and Dubai Championships after retiring at the Australian Open, citing body issues on Instagram.
- Despite disruptions, she has opened 2026 with a 3–1 record and risen back to No. 16 in the WTA rankings.
- Osaka told Hypebeast that Djokovic has set a precedent for understanding the body and prioritizing recovery, pointing to his continued success at age 38.
- Djokovic reached the Australian Open final this season and has limited his schedule, while Osaka looks next to Indian Wells, where she first won on tour in 2018.