Naomi Osaka Issues Apology After Wimbledon Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The grand slam drought for former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka continued on Friday.

Six of Osaka's last seven defeats have been in three sets, with the four-time Grand Slam champion closer than ever to a return to form.

Since returning to the tour after maternity leave, Osaka has shown glimpses of the player who once conquered Melbourne and New York.