The world No. 1 discussed balancing ambition with patience as she continues her comeback from maternity leave, and what she learned from facing her first Top 10 opponent in 2024.

Osaka defeated two Top 20 players at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia but the Australian Open runner-up proved too strong to reach her second straight quarterfinal at the Foro Italico.

Osaka is into the fourth round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after surprising 2022 Roland Garros semifinalist Kasatkina in straight sets on Saturday.

The four-time Grand Slam champion is an underdog play you want to jump on.

A first career victory over a Top 20 player on clay, in a match that was suspended for about an hour because of rain? Osaka couldn’t be happier with her progress in Rome.

The former world No. 1 won back-to-back matches on her least favorite surface for the first time since 2019 at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, and the self-described “baby giraffe” is eager for more.

The former No. 1 defeated Clara Burel in straight sets to claim her first victory over a Top 50 player on clay since 2019.

The former world No. 1 has been listening to the rap beef play out since it exploded back in April, providing an unforgettable soundtrack for her Internazionali BNL d’Italia preparation.

The athletes shine in promotional materials for the new Beats Solo 4 line, which take influences from their respective sports.

The former world No. 1 scored her first clay-court win since 2022 before bowing out from the Caja Mágica.