Naomi Osaka shares update after feeling like she wasn't 'in her own body' before US Open

Naomi Osaka is back at the US Open for the first time since 2022 Naomi Osaka has given an update after sharing a heartbreaking statement ahead of the US Open after losing in Cincinnati qualifying earlier this month the four-time Grand Slam Champion declared I don't feel like I'm in my body en liken the sensation to being postpartum admitting that she was scared Osaka is now back at the US Open for the first time in two years and will face Jelena AAP Peno in her first match since posting the emotional comments the ahead of the tournament she was asked about her candid social media statement and and whether she still felt the same on the court in the former world no one explained that the Quick Change in surfaces played a big part yeah I don't know if it's because I have never been from like clay to Grass to Clay to hard before but I just felt like I wasn't being like I wasn't able to hit the shots that I know I can hit that was the most frustrating thing because I felt like I couldn't control the balls the way I wanted to she said for me I feel way better now like I'm able to practice at a really high level I hope that I'm able to play matches at a really high level too but I definitely feel like I needed a lot of like practice time on hard courts the 26-year-old is known for being raw and honest online after tough losses in the past she has shared Notes app statements opening up on her mental health while the posts have become less frequent Osaka said that they were still beneficial she added I feel like it does help me I think it gives me Clarity and also I don't know lets people know how I'm feeling I think like I don't really do it as much anymore but I don't know it's like speaking your words into the universe and letting them go after you see it you're kind of just free from the thoughts that muddle your mind now feeling more like herself on the court Osaka will attempt to cause a huge upset and Flushing Meadows when she faces 10 seat AAP Pinko on Tuesday the Japanese tennis star has the benefit of being a two-time former champion at the US Open but she has not competed in the tournament since before she gave birth