Naomi Osaka says she “would like to play” at this summer time’s Olympics Video games in Paris after serving to Japan attain the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.
Osaka gained in opposition to Yulia Putintseva as Japan beat Kazakhstan 3-1 to guide a spot in November’s finals in Seville.
Nonetheless, the previous world primary might must undergo an appeals course of if she is to compete in Paris.
She has not made the obligatory two appearances within the Billie Jean King Cup throughout the present Olympic cycle.
Osaka has risen from 831 to 193 on this planet rankings since returning to motion in January, almost six months after giving delivery to her daughter Shai.
The 26-year-old was a torch bearer on the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, lighting the cauldron on the opening ceremony.
“Rising up watching the Olympics on TV, I felt that it was a celebration of sport,” the four-time Grand Slam champion stated.
“If I do play, I’ve excessive ambitions of myself and I hope that I can do rather well and get a medal.”
In the meantime, Iga Swiatek helped guarantee Poland joined Japan within the final eight of the Billie Jean King Cup.
The present world primary triumphed in straight units in opposition to each Simona Waltert and Celine Naef as Poland defeated hosts Switzerland 4-1.
Slovakia are additionally by means of following a 4-1 win in opposition to Slovenia, whereas Australia cruised to a 4-0 victory in opposition to Mexico.
