Naomi Osaka Tennis Ranking Latest Update July 2025

Naomi Osaka, who has won four Grand Slams, is now at a delicate stage – she is returning

 Osaka's story and Grand Slam journey - a review of the situation

Naomi Osaka, who has won four Grand Slams, is now at a delicate stage – she is returning after a maternity break and the injury on her hand has given a new challenge to her game. This journey is full of ups and downs, which is bringing both sorrow and grief.

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 Return after becoming a mother

In July 2023, Osaka experienced becoming a mother for the first time, when her daughter Shai was born. Within 3 months of the course, she was seen in the return court at Brisbane International (2024). She also made this statement after her victory:

> “It’s a big change overnight … Shai has helped me grow up so much so quickly.”

This shows the mental and emotional strength within her that she took motherhood as a positive push.

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2025: A year full of expectations
Journey to the final in Auckland

In January 2025, Osaka made it to the final of the WTA event in Auckland, but had to retire in the final due to an abdominal injury.

clay court title in Saint-Malo

In April-May 2025, Osaka celebrated victory at L’Open de Saint-Malo (WTA 125):

Final: Naomi Osaka won the title by defeating Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5.This was her first clay-court victory and her first since the Australian Open in 2021.The title of this tournament holds great importance especially for her form after the tournament.

Difficult days in major Grand Slams

French Open 2025 proved very tough for her:

 She lost to Paula Badosa of Spain in the opening round. She even took a medical timeout during the game because of the painful blisters on her hands.

She disclosed on Instagram: “I genuinely cannot bend these fingers all the way.” .

She also broke down in tears during the emotional press conference, and Osaka felt she had let down coach Patrick Mouratoglou and her team.

Her journey in Wimbledon 2025:

She took part in the first round on the first day at Wimbledon.

Her name was included in the Day 3 schedule, but there were disruptions due to rain delays.

Reuters also says that Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are among the stars in her draw.

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Coaching and psychological support

Patrick Mouratoglou, known for his past collaboration with Serena Williams, is now Osaka’s coach. His strategy:

The focus is on managing Osaka’s injuries and adjusting her practice routine.

Mouratoglou says his “Champion Mindset” is creating a positive transformation for Osaka.

Although Osaka is currently ranked #56, Mouratoglou is working on the same psychological and technical inputs to revive her form.

Past coach Jermaine Jenkins has also played an important role in Osaka’s journey, but now Mouratoglou has concentrated more of her help in the post-motherhood phase.

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Fans and social media opinion

Fans on Reddit analyzed Osaka’s performance:

> “Naomi is way too great a talent to not do amazing things … I have faith in her that she’ll do some real damage in Miami.”

> "Osaka's mental toughness was the biggest win of this match." never gave up and won after coming back from behind.

These comments highlight her mental resilience, which will now manage to change her physical form.

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 Upcoming schedule: DC Open

The dates of the 2025 DC Open are set for July 21–27 in Washington, D.C. Along with Osaka in this tournament:

Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu are also included, who were finalized a few days ago.
Osaka has called this tournament a platform for a “strong return to form”, especially it will be important to see hard court form after clay and grass.
World‑top‑10 players like Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Taylor Fritz, etc. will also participate in this event.

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Challenges & opportunities

Physical Injuries

Osaka has experienced blisters on his hands and an abdominal injury during the off-season and tournament schedule.

Mental Strength

Post-maternity break, Osaka has displayed mental toughness, increasing fans' grip. Her reaction to first-round losses was emotional but her focus is still intact.

Coach‑athlete relationship

Mouratoglou's champion mindset is giving Osaka a psychological boost in her game. Her experience could help Osaka work on next-level tactical and physical fitness.

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 Ahead: What to expect?

Short term: Her performance at the DC Open (July 21-27, Washington D.C.) is a great opportunity to understand her form now. Hard court conditions will be a different testing ground than her clay-court injuries.
Medium term: Targeting the US Open 2025, Osaka can boost her ranking and confidence.
Long term: If injuries remain controlled and her mental focus remains strong, Osaka could return to being a title contender at future Majors (ex. 2026 Australian Open).