• Osaka, 26, hasn’t played a match since September 2022 but is set to return
• Japanese star stepped away from the sport to prioritise her mental health
• She gave birth to daughter Shai in July and will return to the court in January 

By Elanor Crooks, Press Association

Published: 06:33 EST, 10 November 2023 | Updated: 07:09 EST, 10 November 2023