The Japanese has been on a bad run of form this year, with her runner-up finish at the Miami Open the only notable performance.
Speaking to Mitch Michals on Tennis Channel’s Inside-in podcast, Shriver was asked about Osaka’s decision to keep playing after the US Open, the stage where she ended her season in 2021.
The former doubles World No. 1 said that it was something the four-time Grand Slam winner needed and hoped that she would play a few more tournaments before the end of the year.
Shriver gave the example of Serena Williams’ Australian Open triumph in 2007 and said that playing matches was the best way to get back to form.
Naomi Osaka visits Play Academy in Tokyo
Naomi Osaka recently paid a visit to the Play Academy in Tokyo and spent some time with the students there. The tennis superstar is one of the founding members of the Play Academy, created to help young girls grow through play and sport.
The 25-year-old previously competed at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo and reached the second round after Daria Saville was forced to retire in their opening-round clash. However, Osaka herself withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
Naomi Osaka is currently ranked 46th in the world and will look to do well during the remainder of the season.
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