(VIDEO) Naomi Osaka returns to tennis....as a fan at 2023 US Open

Naomi Osaka has recently become a mother, but is still looking to return to tennis like Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka among others.

But at a tournament which holds special memories for the former World No.1 who won the title in 2018 and 2020, she has returned as a guest.

No doubt, she will be doing some scouting too, with Aryna Sabalenka who is the new WTA World No.1 sealing victory to open up proceedings. Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Marketa Vondrousova - Madison Keys are also on the slate for Wednesday.

Watch the return of Osaka to Flushing Meadows below.