‘Thought It Was Over for Me’ – Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Physical Struggles in Hilariously Painful Off-Season Confession

Naomi Osaka has a flair for humor, even as her season ended earlier than expected due to injuries. While the WTA Finals have

concluded, the rest of the tennis world is gearing up for the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga. Osaka, a former World No. 1, announced

she wouldn’t be participating this year. Her last appearance at this event was in 2020, and she missed last year due to the birth of her

daughter. This time, it’s her injuries keeping her off the court.

Fans were understandably concerned about Osaka’s health after she withdrew from the season in October. In a statement made in

Tokyo, she revealed that she wouldn’t compete in the Billie Jean King Cup due to a ruptured abdominal muscle. “I thought I strained

my back, but I did an MRI in Beijing and they said that I bulged a disc in my back and I also ruptured abdominal muscles,” Osaka

explained to Japan’s Kyodo News agency. Thankfully, she is now focusing on rest and recovery to get back to full health.

Despite her setbacks, Osaka shared a humorous glimpse of her fitness journey on Instagram. She posted a photo of an open road with

the caption, “I thought it was over for me.” The player seems to have a knack for making a fun appearance on her story. Most

recently, she posted what looked like her in a late Halloween costume of her in a car dressed as Wonder Woman. Although her face