- Former world No 1 beats Tamara Korpatsch 6-3, 7-6 (11-9)
- Match was her first since arrival of daughter in July
Naomi Osaka has shown glimpses of her thunderous best after being tested in a successful WTA Tour return in Brisbane.
Japan’s former world No 1 and four-time major champion beat Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday. It was her first WTA victory in 15 months and first match since the arrival of her daughter in July.